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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.36, 20,858.79 and 8,400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.36, 20,858.79 and 8,400.82 is: 11,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.36 : 20,858.79 = 8,400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.36/20,858.79 = 8,400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.36x = 20,858.79 × 8,400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.36x = 175,230,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,230,940.21/15,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.91

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