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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.62, 20,879.96 and 8,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.62, 20,879.96 and 8,416.10 is: 11,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.62 : 20,879.96 = 8,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.62/20,879.96 = 8,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.62x = 20,879.96 × 8,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.62x = 175,727,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,727,831.36/15,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.05

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