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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.44, 20,866.96 and 8,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.44, 20,866.96 and 8,407.08 is: 11,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.44 : 20,866.96 = 8,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.44/20,866.96 = 8,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.44x = 20,866.96 × 8,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.44x = 175,430,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,430,202.08/15,121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.42

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