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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.40, 20,849.98 and 8,394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.40, 20,849.98 and 8,394.52 is: 11,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.40 : 20,849.98 = 8,394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.40/20,849.98 = 8,394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.40x = 20,849.98 × 8,394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.40x = 175,025,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,025,574.11/15,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.89

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