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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.61, 20,849.61 and 8,394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.61, 20,849.61 and 8,394.07 is: 11,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.61 : 20,849.61 = 8,394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.61/20,849.61 = 8,394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.61x = 20,849.61 × 8,394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.61x = 175,013,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,013,085.81/15,108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.67

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