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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.44, 20,883.86 and 8,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.44, 20,883.86 and 8,418.60 is: 11,618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.44 : 20,883.86 = 8,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.44/20,883.86 = 8,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.44x = 20,883.86 × 8,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.44x = 175,812,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,812,863.80/15,132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,618.28

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