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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.93, 20,892.95 and 8,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.93, 20,892.95 and 8,425.44 is: 11,627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.93 : 20,892.95 = 8,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.93/20,892.95 = 8,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.93x = 20,892.95 × 8,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.93x = 176,032,296.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,032,296.65/15,139.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.02

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