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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.92, 20,848.90 and 8,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.92, 20,848.90 and 8,393.52 is: 11,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.92 : 20,848.90 = 8,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.92/20,848.90 = 8,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.92x = 20,848.90 × 8,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.92x = 174,995,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,995,659.13/15,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.04

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