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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.21, 20,848.23 and 8,393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.21, 20,848.23 and 8,393.49 is: 11,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.21 : 20,848.23 = 8,393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.21/20,848.23 = 8,393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.21x = 20,848.23 × 8,393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.21x = 174,989,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,989,410.02/15,108.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.41

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