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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.64, 20,851.96 and 8,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.64, 20,851.96 and 8,396.72 is: 11,587.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.64 : 20,851.96 = 8,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.64/20,851.96 = 8,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.64x = 20,851.96 × 8,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.64x = 175,088,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,088,069.57/15,110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.07

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