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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.56, 20,854.83 and 8,397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.56, 20,854.83 and 8,397.93 is: 11,588.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.56 : 20,854.83 = 8,397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.56/20,854.83 = 8,397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.56x = 20,854.83 × 8,397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.56x = 175,137,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,137,402.50/15,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.86

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