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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.88, 20,853.40 and 8,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.88, 20,853.40 and 8,396.80 is: 11,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.88 : 20,853.40 = 8,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.88/20,853.40 = 8,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.88x = 20,853.40 × 8,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.88x = 175,101,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,101,829.12/15,110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,587.80

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