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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.17, 20,898.70 and 8,429.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.17, 20,898.70 and 8,429.61 is: 11,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.17 : 20,898.70 = 8,429.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.17/20,898.70 = 8,429.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.17x = 20,898.70 × 8,429.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.17x = 176,167,869.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,167,869.43/15,144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.72

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