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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.62, 20,876.33 and 8,413.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.62, 20,876.33 and 8,413.85 is: 11,611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.62 : 20,876.33 = 8,413.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.62/20,876.33 = 8,413.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.62x = 20,876.33 × 8,413.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.62x = 175,650,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,650,162.72/15,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.22

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