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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.05, 20,849.09 and 8,394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.05, 20,849.09 and 8,394.30 is: 11,584.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.05 : 20,849.09 = 8,394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.05/20,849.09 = 8,394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.05x = 20,849.09 × 8,394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.05x = 175,013,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,013,516.19/15,108.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.12

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