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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.01, 20,870.94 and 8,409.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.01, 20,870.94 and 8,409.57 is: 11,604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.01 : 20,870.94 = 8,409.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.01/20,870.94 = 8,409.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.01x = 20,870.94 × 8,409.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.01x = 175,515,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,515,630.90/15,125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.33

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