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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.02, 20,895.63 and 8,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.02, 20,895.63 and 8,427.20 is: 11,630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.02 : 20,895.63 = 8,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.02/20,895.63 = 8,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.02x = 20,895.63 × 8,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.02x = 176,091,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,091,653.14/15,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.11

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