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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.40, 20,859.14 and 8,401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.40, 20,859.14 and 8,401.22 is: 11,593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.40 : 20,859.14 = 8,401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.40/20,859.14 = 8,401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.40x = 20,859.14 × 8,401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.40x = 175,242,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,242,077.85/15,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.62

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