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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.35, 20,886.98 and 8,421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.35, 20,886.98 and 8,421.54 is: 11,621.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.35 : 20,886.98 = 8,421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.35/20,886.98 = 8,421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.35x = 20,886.98 × 8,421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.35x = 175,900,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,900,495.44/15,136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.06

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