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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.40, 20,848.60 and 8,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.40, 20,848.60 and 8,393.52 is: 11,582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.40 : 20,848.60 = 8,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.40/20,848.60 = 8,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.40x = 20,848.60 × 8,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.40x = 174,993,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,993,141.07/15,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.51

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