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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.52, 20,867.03 and 8,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.52, 20,867.03 and 8,406.26 is: 11,601.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.52 : 20,867.03 = 8,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.52/20,867.03 = 8,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.52x = 20,867.03 × 8,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.52x = 175,413,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,413,679.61/15,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.03

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