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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.71, 20,863.73 and 8,404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.71, 20,863.73 and 8,404.63 is: 11,599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.71 : 20,863.73 = 8,404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.71/20,863.73 = 8,404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.71x = 20,863.73 × 8,404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.71x = 175,351,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,351,899.92/15,117.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.11

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