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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.76, 20,848.86 and 8,393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.76, 20,848.86 and 8,393.56 is: 11,582.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.76 : 20,848.86 = 8,393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.76/20,848.86 = 8,393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.76x = 20,848.86 × 8,393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.76x = 174,996,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,996,157.34/15,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,582.43

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