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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.64, 20,887.65 and 8,423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.64, 20,887.65 and 8,423.37 is: 11,622.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.64 : 20,887.65 = 8,423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.64/20,887.65 = 8,423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.64x = 20,887.65 × 8,423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.64x = 175,944,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,944,404.38/15,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,622.97

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