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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.41, 20,859.42 and 8,401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.41, 20,859.42 and 8,401.32 is: 11,593.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.41 : 20,859.42 = 8,401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.41/20,859.42 = 8,401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.41x = 20,859.42 × 8,401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.41x = 175,246,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,246,693.94/15,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.91

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