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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.01, 20,867.18 and 8,407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.01, 20,867.18 and 8,407.22 is: 11,601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.01 : 20,867.18 = 8,407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.01/20,867.18 = 8,407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.01x = 20,867.18 × 8,407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.01x = 175,434,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,434,973.04/15,122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.30

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