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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.68, 20,892.48 and 8,425.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.68, 20,892.48 and 8,425.11 is: 11,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.68 : 20,892.48 = 8,425.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.68/20,892.48 = 8,425.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.68x = 20,892.48 × 8,425.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.68x = 176,021,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,021,442.17/15,139.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.50

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