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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.61, 20,909.25 and 8,438.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.61, 20,909.25 and 8,438.53 is: 11,645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.61 : 20,909.25 = 8,438.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.61/20,909.25 = 8,438.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.61x = 20,909.25 × 8,438.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.61x = 176,443,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,443,333.40/15,151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.19

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