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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,133.71, 20,883.93 and 8,419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,133.71, 20,883.93 and 8,419.11 is: 11,618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,133.71 : 20,883.93 = 8,419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,133.71/20,883.93 = 8,419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,133.71x = 20,883.93 × 8,419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,133.71x = 175,824,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,824,103.90/15,133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,618.04

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