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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.52, 20,894.94 and 8,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.52, 20,894.94 and 8,426.70 is: 11,629.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.52 : 20,894.94 = 8,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.52/20,894.94 = 8,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.52x = 20,894.94 × 8,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.52x = 176,075,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,075,390.90/15,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,629.42

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