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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.85, 20,906.85 and 8,435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.85, 20,906.85 and 8,435.46 is: 11,640.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.85 : 20,906.85 = 8,435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.85/20,906.85 = 8,435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.85x = 20,906.85 × 8,435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.85x = 176,358,896.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,358,896.90/15,149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,640.97

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