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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.40, 20,870.40 and 8,410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.40, 20,870.40 and 8,410.20 is: 11,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.40 : 20,870.40 = 8,410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.40/20,870.40 = 8,410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.40x = 20,870.40 × 8,410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.40x = 175,524,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,524,238.08/15,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.90

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