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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.76, 20,870.46 and 8,410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.76, 20,870.46 and 8,410.41 is: 11,604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.76 : 20,870.46 = 8,410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.76/20,870.46 = 8,410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.76x = 20,870.46 × 8,410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.76x = 175,529,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,529,125.49/15,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.65

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