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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.77, 20,848.76 and 8,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.77, 20,848.76 and 8,393.82 is: 11,583.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.77 : 20,848.76 = 8,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.77/20,848.76 = 8,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.77x = 20,848.76 × 8,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.77x = 175,000,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,000,738.66/15,107.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.49

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