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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.11, 20,867.37 and 8,315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.11, 20,867.37 and 8,315.41 is: 11,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.11 : 20,867.37 = 8,315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.11/20,867.37 = 8,315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.11x = 20,867.37 × 8,315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.11x = 173,520,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,520,737.17/15,121.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.40

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