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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.89, 20,871.33 and 8,409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.89, 20,871.33 and 8,409.80 is: 11,605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.89 : 20,871.33 = 8,409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.89/20,871.33 = 8,409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.89x = 20,871.33 × 8,409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.89x = 175,523,711.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,523,711.03/15,123.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.73

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