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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.88, 20,877.60 and 8,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.88, 20,877.60 and 8,414.44 is: 11,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.88 : 20,877.60 = 8,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.88/20,877.60 = 8,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.88x = 20,877.60 × 8,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.88x = 175,673,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,673,312.54/15,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.02

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