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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.59, 20,861.82 and 8,657.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.59, 20,861.82 and 8,657.01 is: 11,946.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.59 : 20,861.82 = 8,657.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.59/20,861.82 = 8,657.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.59x = 20,861.82 × 8,657.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.59x = 180,600,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,600,984.36/15,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.42

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