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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.08, 20,903.74 and 8,433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.08, 20,903.74 and 8,433.52 is: 11,637.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.08 : 20,903.74 = 8,433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.08/20,903.74 = 8,433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.08x = 20,903.74 × 8,433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.08x = 176,292,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,292,036.02/15,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,637.91

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