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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.37, 20,858.80 and 8,400.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.37, 20,858.80 and 8,400.83 is: 11,592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.37 : 20,858.80 = 8,400.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.37/20,858.80 = 8,400.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.37x = 20,858.80 × 8,400.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.37x = 175,231,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,231,232.80/15,115.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.92

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