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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.58, 20,869.70 and 8,410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.58, 20,869.70 and 8,410.11 is: 11,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.58 : 20,869.70 = 8,410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.58/20,869.70 = 8,410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.58x = 20,869.70 × 8,410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.58x = 175,516,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,516,430.62/15,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.25

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