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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.28, 20,903.08 and 8,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.28, 20,903.08 and 8,432.76 is: 11,637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.28 : 20,903.08 = 8,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.28/20,903.08 = 8,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.28x = 20,903.08 × 8,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.28x = 176,270,656.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,270,656.90/15,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,637.12

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