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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.62, 20,868.57 and 8,406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.62, 20,868.57 and 8,406.99 is: 11,602.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.62 : 20,868.57 = 8,406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.62/20,868.57 = 8,406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.62x = 20,868.57 × 8,406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.62x = 175,441,859.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,441,859.30/15,121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.05

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