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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.66, 20,866.35 and 8,406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.66, 20,866.35 and 8,406.06 is: 11,600.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.66 : 20,866.35 = 8,406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.66/20,866.35 = 8,406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.66x = 20,866.35 × 8,406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.66x = 175,403,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,403,790.08/15,120.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.27

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