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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.40, 20,867.88 and 8,406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.40, 20,867.88 and 8,406.77 is: 11,601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.40 : 20,867.88 = 8,406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.40/20,867.88 = 8,406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.40x = 20,867.88 × 8,406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.40x = 175,431,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,431,467.55/15,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.54

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