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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.04, 20,902.65 and 8,432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.04, 20,902.65 and 8,432.68 is: 11,636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.04 : 20,902.65 = 8,432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.04/20,902.65 = 8,432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.04x = 20,902.65 × 8,432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.04x = 176,265,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,265,358.60/15,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,636.95

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