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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.35, 20,858.70 and 8,400.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.35, 20,858.70 and 8,400.81 is: 11,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.35 : 20,858.70 = 8,400.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.35/20,858.70 = 8,400.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.35x = 20,858.70 × 8,400.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.35x = 175,229,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,229,975.55/15,115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.85

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