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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.98, 20,895.92 and 8,427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.98, 20,895.92 and 8,427.45 is: 11,629.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.98 : 20,895.92 = 8,427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.98/20,895.92 = 8,427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.98x = 20,895.92 × 8,427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.98x = 176,099,278.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,099,278.87/15,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,629.87

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