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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.73, 20,872.60 and 8,410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.73, 20,872.60 and 8,410.64 is: 11,606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.73 : 20,872.60 = 8,410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.73/20,872.60 = 8,410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.73x = 20,872.60 × 8,410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.73x = 175,551,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,551,799.07/15,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,606.94

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