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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.34, 20,871.60 and 8,409.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.34, 20,871.60 and 8,409.89 is: 11,605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.34 : 20,871.60 = 8,409.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.34/20,871.60 = 8,409.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.34x = 20,871.60 × 8,409.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.34x = 175,527,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,527,860.12/15,124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.65

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