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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.23, 20,895.58 and 8,427.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.23, 20,895.58 and 8,427.94 is: 11,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.23 : 20,895.58 = 8,427.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.23/20,895.58 = 8,427.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.23x = 20,895.58 × 8,427.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.23x = 176,106,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,106,694.51/15,143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,629.40

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