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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.92, 20,882.29 and 8,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.92, 20,882.29 and 8,419 is: 11,616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.92 : 20,882.29 = 8,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.92/20,882.29 = 8,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.92x = 20,882.29 × 8,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.92x = 175,807,999.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,807,999.51/15,134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,616.05

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