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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.96, 20,866.80 and 8,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.96, 20,866.80 and 8,406.56 is: 11,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.96 : 20,866.80 = 8,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.96/20,866.80 = 8,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.96x = 20,866.80 × 8,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.96x = 175,418,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,418,006.21/15,120.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.98

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