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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147, 20,901.18 and 8,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147, 20,901.18 and 8,431.08 is: 11,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147 : 20,901.18 = 8,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147/20,901.18 = 8,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147x = 20,901.18 × 8,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147x = 176,219,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,219,520.67/15,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.96

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