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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.36, 20,877.90 and 8,414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.36, 20,877.90 and 8,414.11 is: 11,611.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.36 : 20,877.90 = 8,414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.36/20,877.90 = 8,414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.36x = 20,877.90 × 8,414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.36x = 175,668,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,668,894.97/15,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.90

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