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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.40, 20,876.03 and 8,414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.40, 20,876.03 and 8,414.15 is: 11,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.40 : 20,876.03 = 8,414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.40/20,876.03 = 8,414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.40x = 20,876.03 × 8,414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.40x = 175,654,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,654,047.82/15,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.11

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