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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.26, 20,848.17 and 8,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.26, 20,848.17 and 8,393.06 is: 11,581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.26 : 20,848.17 = 8,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.26/20,848.17 = 8,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.26x = 20,848.17 × 8,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.26x = 174,979,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,979,941.70/15,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,581.74

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