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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.93, 20,877.33 and 8,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.93, 20,877.33 and 8,414.22 is: 11,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.93 : 20,877.33 = 8,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.93/20,877.33 = 8,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.93x = 20,877.33 × 8,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.93x = 175,666,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,666,447.63/15,129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.53

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