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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.75, 20,876.58 and 8,667

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.75, 20,876.58 and 8,667 is: 11,961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.75 : 20,876.58 = 8,667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.75/20,876.58 = 8,667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.75x = 20,876.58 × 8,667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.75x = 180,937,318.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,937,318.86/15,126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,961.41

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