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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.62, 20,849.22 and 8,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.62, 20,849.22 and 8,394.72 is: 11,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.62 : 20,849.22 = 8,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.62/20,849.22 = 8,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.62x = 20,849.22 × 8,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.62x = 175,023,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,023,364.12/15,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.34

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