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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.34, 20,859.53 and 8,401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.34, 20,859.53 and 8,401.25 is: 11,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.34 : 20,859.53 = 8,401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.34/20,859.53 = 8,401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.34x = 20,859.53 × 8,401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.34x = 175,246,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,246,194.13/15,115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.93

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