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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.76, 20,861.31 and 8,402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.76, 20,861.31 and 8,402.86 is: 11,595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.76 : 20,861.31 = 8,402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.76/20,861.31 = 8,402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.76x = 20,861.31 × 8,402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.76x = 175,294,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,294,667.35/15,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.28

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