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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.92, 20,851.29 and 8,395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.92, 20,851.29 and 8,395.56 is: 11,585.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.92 : 20,851.29 = 8,395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.92/20,851.29 = 8,395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.92x = 20,851.29 × 8,395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.92x = 175,058,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,058,256.27/15,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.65

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