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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.63, 20,866.27 and 8,406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.63, 20,866.27 and 8,406.18 is: 11,599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.63 : 20,866.27 = 8,406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.63/20,866.27 = 8,406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.63x = 20,866.27 × 8,406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.63x = 175,405,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,405,475.19/15,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.64

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