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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.32, 20,849.88 and 8,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.32, 20,849.88 and 8,394.96 is: 11,584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.32 : 20,849.88 = 8,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.32/20,849.88 = 8,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.32x = 20,849.88 × 8,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.32x = 175,033,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,033,908.60/15,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.50

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