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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.22, 20,867.63 and 8,407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.22, 20,867.63 and 8,407.13 is: 11,602.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.22 : 20,867.63 = 8,407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.22/20,867.63 = 8,407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.22x = 20,867.63 × 8,407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.22x = 175,436,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,436,731.83/15,121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.03

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