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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.42, 20,895.27 and 8,427.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.42, 20,895.27 and 8,427.33 is: 11,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.42 : 20,895.27 = 8,427.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.42/20,895.27 = 8,427.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.42x = 20,895.27 × 8,427.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.42x = 176,091,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,091,335.73/15,141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,629.78

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