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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.01, 20,866.80 and 8,406.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.01, 20,866.80 and 8,406.57 is: 11,600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.01 : 20,866.80 = 8,406.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.01/20,866.80 = 8,406.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.01x = 20,866.80 × 8,406.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.01x = 175,418,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,418,214.88/15,122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.19

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