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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.68, 20,904.61 and 8,433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.68, 20,904.61 and 8,433.90 is: 11,639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.68 : 20,904.61 = 8,433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.68/20,904.61 = 8,433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.68x = 20,904.61 × 8,433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.68x = 176,307,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,307,390.28/15,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,639.23

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