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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.96, 20,886.36 and 8,420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.96, 20,886.36 and 8,420.72 is: 11,620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.96 : 20,886.36 = 8,420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.96/20,886.36 = 8,420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.96x = 20,886.36 × 8,420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.96x = 175,878,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,878,189.38/15,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,620.66

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