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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.16, 20,849.67 and 8,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.16, 20,849.67 and 8,394.66 is: 11,584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.16 : 20,849.67 = 8,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.16/20,849.67 = 8,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.16x = 20,849.67 × 8,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.16x = 175,025,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,025,890.76/15,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.10

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