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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.96, 20,849.62 and 8,393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.96, 20,849.62 and 8,393.54 is: 11,583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.96 : 20,849.62 = 8,393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.96/20,849.62 = 8,393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.96x = 20,849.62 × 8,393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.96x = 175,002,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,002,119.45/15,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.44

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