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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.10, 20,902.29 and 8,432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.10, 20,902.29 and 8,432.87 is: 11,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.10 : 20,902.29 = 8,432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.10/20,902.29 = 8,432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.10x = 20,902.29 × 8,432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.10x = 176,266,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,266,189.76/15,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,636.20

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