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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.79, 20,895.13 and 8,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.79, 20,895.13 and 8,427.70 is: 11,629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.79 : 20,895.13 = 8,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.79/20,895.13 = 8,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.79x = 20,895.13 × 8,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.79x = 176,097,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,097,887.10/15,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,629.93

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