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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.44, 20,848.48 and 8,393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.44, 20,848.48 and 8,393.20 is: 11,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.44 : 20,848.48 = 8,393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.44/20,848.48 = 8,393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.44x = 20,848.48 × 8,393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.44x = 174,985,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,985,462.34/15,107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.73

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