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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.73, 20,863.41 and 8,404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.73, 20,863.41 and 8,404.49 is: 11,597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.73 : 20,863.41 = 8,404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.73/20,863.41 = 8,404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.73x = 20,863.41 × 8,404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.73x = 175,346,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,346,341.35/15,119.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,597.19

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