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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.16, 20,871.82 and 8,410.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.16, 20,871.82 and 8,410.07 is: 11,606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.16 : 20,871.82 = 8,410.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.16/20,871.82 = 8,410.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.16x = 20,871.82 × 8,410.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.16x = 175,533,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,533,412.52/15,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.16

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