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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.51, 20,874.39 and 8,412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.51, 20,874.39 and 8,412.07 is: 11,607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.51 : 20,874.39 = 8,412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.51/20,874.39 = 8,412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.51x = 20,874.39 × 8,412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.51x = 175,596,829.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,596,829.89/15,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.78

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