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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.36, 20,874.60 and 8,412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.36, 20,874.60 and 8,412.72 is: 11,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.36 : 20,874.60 = 8,412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.36/20,874.60 = 8,412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.36x = 20,874.60 × 8,412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.36x = 175,612,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,612,164.91/15,126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,609.68

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