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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.16, 20,867.16 and 8,406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.16, 20,867.16 and 8,406.58 is: 11,601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.16 : 20,867.16 = 8,406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.16/20,867.16 = 8,406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.16x = 20,867.16 × 8,406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.16x = 175,421,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,421,449.91/15,121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.06

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