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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.68, 20,865.90 and 8,406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.68, 20,865.90 and 8,406.79 is: 11,601.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.68 : 20,865.90 = 8,406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.68/20,865.90 = 8,406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.68x = 20,865.90 × 8,406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.68x = 175,415,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,415,218.82/15,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.02

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