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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,118.41, 20,863.56 and 8,404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,118.41, 20,863.56 and 8,404.32 is: 11,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,118.41 : 20,863.56 = 8,404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,118.41/20,863.56 = 8,404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,118.41x = 20,863.56 × 8,404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,118.41x = 175,344,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,344,034.58/15,118.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.05

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