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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.71, 20,899.33 and 8,430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.71, 20,899.33 and 8,430.18 is: 11,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.71 : 20,899.33 = 8,430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.71/20,899.33 = 8,430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.71x = 20,899.33 × 8,430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.71x = 176,185,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,185,061.75/15,144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.44

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