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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.44, 20,874.24 and 8,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.44, 20,874.24 and 8,411.24 is: 11,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.44 : 20,874.24 = 8,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.44/20,874.24 = 8,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.44x = 20,874.24 × 8,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.44x = 175,578,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,578,242.46/15,126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.37

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