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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.76, 20,869.02 and 8,408.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.76, 20,869.02 and 8,408.04 is: 11,602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.76 : 20,869.02 = 8,408.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.76/20,869.02 = 8,408.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.76x = 20,869.02 × 8,408.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.76x = 175,467,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,467,554.92/15,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.88

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