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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.44, 20,875.62 and 8,412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.44, 20,875.62 and 8,412.24 is: 11,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.44 : 20,875.62 = 8,412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.44/20,875.62 = 8,412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.44x = 20,875.62 × 8,412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.44x = 175,610,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,610,725.59/15,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,608.75

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