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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.44, 20,866.14 and 8,406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.44, 20,866.14 and 8,406.38 is: 11,601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.44 : 20,866.14 = 8,406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.44/20,866.14 = 8,406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.44x = 20,866.14 × 8,406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.44x = 175,408,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,408,701.97/15,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.53

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