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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.05, 20,853.63 and 8,397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.05, 20,853.63 and 8,397.51 is: 11,588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.05 : 20,853.63 = 8,397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.05/20,853.63 = 8,397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.05x = 20,853.63 × 8,397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.05x = 175,118,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,118,566.46/15,112.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.01

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