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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.62, 20,900.09 and 8,432.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.62, 20,900.09 and 8,432.33 is: 11,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.62 : 20,900.09 = 8,432.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.62/20,900.09 = 8,432.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.62x = 20,900.09 × 8,432.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.62x = 176,236,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,236,372.49/15,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,635.36

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