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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.48, 20,867.03 and 8,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.48, 20,867.03 and 8,406.24 is: 11,601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.48 : 20,867.03 = 8,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.48/20,867.03 = 8,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.48x = 20,867.03 × 8,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.48x = 175,413,220.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,413,220.24/15,120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.04

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