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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,119.96, 20,865.06 and 8,405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,119.96, 20,865.06 and 8,405.46 is: 11,599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,119.96 : 20,865.06 = 8,405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,119.96/20,865.06 = 8,405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,119.96x = 20,865.06 × 8,405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,119.96x = 175,380,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,380,427.23/15,119.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.27

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