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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.85, 20,886.03 and 8,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.85, 20,886.03 and 8,421.12 is: 11,621.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.85 : 20,886.03 = 8,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.85/20,886.03 = 8,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.85x = 20,886.03 × 8,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.85x = 175,883,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,883,764.95/15,134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.11

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