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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.68, 20,858.72 and 8,400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.68, 20,858.72 and 8,400.92 is: 11,592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.68 : 20,858.72 = 8,400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.68/20,858.72 = 8,400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.68x = 20,858.72 × 8,400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.68x = 175,232,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,232,438.02/15,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.76

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