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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.66, 20,858.20 and 8,400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.66, 20,858.20 and 8,400.07 is: 11,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.66 : 20,858.20 = 8,400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.66/20,858.20 = 8,400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.66x = 20,858.20 × 8,400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.66x = 175,210,340.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,210,340.07/15,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.08

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