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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.34, 20,898.81 and 8,428.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.34, 20,898.81 and 8,428.89 is: 11,632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.34 : 20,898.81 = 8,428.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.34/20,898.81 = 8,428.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.34x = 20,898.81 × 8,428.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.34x = 176,153,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,153,770.62/15,143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.43

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