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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.94, 20,898.46 and 8,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.94, 20,898.46 and 8,429.44 is: 11,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.94 : 20,898.46 = 8,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.94/20,898.46 = 8,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.94x = 20,898.46 × 8,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.94x = 176,162,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,162,314.66/15,143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.53

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