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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.57, 20,849.46 and 8,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.57, 20,849.46 and 8,394.07 is: 11,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.57 : 20,849.46 = 8,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.57/20,849.46 = 8,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.57x = 20,849.46 × 8,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.57x = 175,011,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,011,826.70/15,108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.61

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