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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.51, 20,848.50 and 8,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.51, 20,848.50 and 8,393.15 is: 11,582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.51 : 20,848.50 = 8,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.51/20,848.50 = 8,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.51x = 20,848.50 × 8,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.51x = 174,984,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,984,483.53/15,107.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.62

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