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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.02, 20,847.84 and 8,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.02, 20,847.84 and 8,393.06 is: 11,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.02 : 20,847.84 = 8,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.02/20,847.84 = 8,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.02x = 20,847.84 × 8,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.02x = 174,977,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,977,171.99/15,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.51

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