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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.24, 20,900.26 and 8,430.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.24, 20,900.26 and 8,430.78 is: 11,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.24 : 20,900.26 = 8,430.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.24/20,900.26 = 8,430.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.24x = 20,900.26 × 8,430.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.24x = 176,205,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,205,494.00/15,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.38

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