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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.96, 20,891.16 and 8,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.96, 20,891.16 and 8,423.52 is: 11,624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.96 : 20,891.16 = 8,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.96/20,891.16 = 8,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.96x = 20,891.16 × 8,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.96x = 175,977,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,977,104.08/15,138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.12

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