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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.52, 20,868.24 and 8,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.52, 20,868.24 and 8,407.44 is: 11,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.52 : 20,868.24 = 8,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.52/20,868.24 = 8,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.52x = 20,868.24 × 8,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.52x = 175,448,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,448,475.71/15,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.10

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