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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.55, 20,876.56 and 8,413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.55, 20,876.56 and 8,413.86 is: 11,611.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.55 : 20,876.56 = 8,413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.55/20,876.56 = 8,413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.55x = 20,876.56 × 8,413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.55x = 175,652,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,652,432.09/15,127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.43

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