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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.33, 20,853.65 and 8,397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.33, 20,853.65 and 8,397.59 is: 11,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.33 : 20,853.65 = 8,397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.33/20,853.65 = 8,397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.33x = 20,853.65 × 8,397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.33x = 175,120,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,120,348.75/15,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.68

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