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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.88, 20,873.28 and 8,410.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.88, 20,873.28 and 8,410.82 is: 11,605.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.88 : 20,873.28 = 8,410.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.88/20,873.28 = 8,410.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.88x = 20,873.28 × 8,410.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.88x = 175,561,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,561,400.89/15,126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.92

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