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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.36, 20,870.13 and 8,408.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.36, 20,870.13 and 8,408.94 is: 11,604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.36 : 20,870.13 = 8,408.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.36/20,870.13 = 8,408.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.36x = 20,870.13 × 8,408.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.36x = 175,495,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,495,670.96/15,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.28

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