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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.49, 20,865.45 and 8,405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.49, 20,865.45 and 8,405.41 is: 11,601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.49 : 20,865.45 = 8,405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.49/20,865.45 = 8,405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.49x = 20,865.45 × 8,405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.49x = 175,382,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,382,662.08/15,117.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.31

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