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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.07, 20,868.03 and 8,661.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.07, 20,868.03 and 8,661.51 is: 11,952.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.07 : 20,868.03 = 8,661.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.07/20,868.03 = 8,661.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.07x = 20,868.03 × 8,661.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.07x = 180,748,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,748,650.53/15,122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,952.64

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