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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.78, 20,909.22 and 8,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.78, 20,909.22 and 8,437.96 is: 11,644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.78 : 20,909.22 = 8,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.78/20,909.22 = 8,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.78x = 20,909.22 × 8,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.78x = 176,431,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,431,161.99/15,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.25

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