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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.63, 20,848.55 and 8,393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.63, 20,848.55 and 8,393.08 is: 11,582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.63 : 20,848.55 = 8,393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.63/20,848.55 = 8,393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.63x = 20,848.55 × 8,393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.63x = 174,983,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,983,548.03/15,107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.46

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