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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.94, 20,865.48 and 8,406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.94, 20,865.48 and 8,406.18 is: 11,600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.94 : 20,865.48 = 8,406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.94/20,865.48 = 8,406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.94x = 20,865.48 × 8,406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.94x = 175,398,980.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,398,980.67/15,119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.51

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