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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.20, 20,898 and 8,428.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.20, 20,898 and 8,428.68 is: 11,630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.20 : 20,898 = 8,428.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.20/20,898 = 8,428.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.20x = 20,898 × 8,428.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.20x = 176,142,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,142,554.64/15,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.26

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