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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.64, 20,866.48 and 8,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.64, 20,866.48 and 8,406.08 is: 11,600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.64 : 20,866.48 = 8,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.64/20,866.48 = 8,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.64x = 20,866.48 × 8,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.64x = 175,405,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,405,300.20/15,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.39

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