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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.58, 20,897.53 and 8,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.58, 20,897.53 and 8,429.02 is: 11,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.58 : 20,897.53 = 8,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.58/20,897.53 = 8,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.58x = 20,897.53 × 8,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.58x = 176,145,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,145,625.00/15,143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,631.70

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