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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.70, 20,868.21 and 8,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.70, 20,868.21 and 8,408.16 is: 11,602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.70 : 20,868.21 = 8,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.70/20,868.21 = 8,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.70x = 20,868.21 × 8,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.70x = 175,463,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,463,248.59/15,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.64

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