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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.46, 20,867.01 and 8,406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.46, 20,867.01 and 8,406.59 is: 11,600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.46 : 20,867.01 = 8,406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.46/20,867.01 = 8,406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.46x = 20,867.01 × 8,406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.46x = 175,420,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,420,397.60/15,121.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.76

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