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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.50, 20,891.79 and 8,423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.50, 20,891.79 and 8,423.87 is: 11,625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.50 : 20,891.79 = 8,423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.50/20,891.79 = 8,423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.50x = 20,891.79 × 8,423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.50x = 175,989,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,989,618.57/15,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.30

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