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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.33, 20,905.46 and 8,434.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.33, 20,905.46 and 8,434.77 is: 11,639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.33 : 20,905.46 = 8,434.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.33/20,905.46 = 8,434.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.33x = 20,905.46 × 8,434.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.33x = 176,332,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,332,746.84/15,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,639.64

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