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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.32, 20,871 and 8,409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.32, 20,871 and 8,409.96 is: 11,605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.32 : 20,871 = 8,409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.32/20,871 = 8,409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.32x = 20,871 × 8,409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.32x = 175,524,275.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,524,275.16/15,124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.43

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