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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.10, 20,865.93 and 8,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.10, 20,865.93 and 8,406.32 is: 11,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.10 : 20,865.93 = 8,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.10/20,865.93 = 8,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.10x = 20,865.93 × 8,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.10x = 175,405,564.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,405,564.59/15,121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.06

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