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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,142.74, 20,896.82 and 8,428.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,142.74, 20,896.82 and 8,428.27 is: 11,630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,142.74 : 20,896.82 = 8,428.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,142.74/20,896.82 = 8,428.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,142.74x = 20,896.82 × 8,428.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,142.74x = 176,123,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,123,894.48/15,142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.92

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