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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,142.93, 20,897.04 and 8,428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,142.93, 20,897.04 and 8,428.56 is: 11,631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,142.93 : 20,897.04 = 8,428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,142.93/20,897.04 = 8,428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,142.93x = 20,897.04 × 8,428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,142.93x = 176,131,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,131,955.46/15,142.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,631.30

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