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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.47, 20,895.44 and 8,427.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.47, 20,895.44 and 8,427.38 is: 11,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.47 : 20,895.44 = 8,427.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.47/20,895.44 = 8,427.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.47x = 20,895.44 × 8,427.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.47x = 176,093,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,093,666.53/15,141.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,629.90

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