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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.67, 20,874.97 and 8,413.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.67, 20,874.97 and 8,413.31 is: 11,609.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.67 : 20,874.97 = 8,413.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.67/20,874.97 = 8,413.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.67x = 20,874.97 × 8,413.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.67x = 175,627,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,627,593.85/15,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,609.69

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