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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.22, 20,907.65 and 8,436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.22, 20,907.65 and 8,436.29 is: 11,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.22 : 20,907.65 = 8,436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.22/20,907.65 = 8,436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.22x = 20,907.65 × 8,436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.22x = 176,382,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,382,998.62/15,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.27

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