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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.83, 20,908.04 and 8,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.83, 20,908.04 and 8,437.20 is: 11,642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.83 : 20,908.04 = 8,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.83/20,908.04 = 8,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.83x = 20,908.04 × 8,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.83x = 176,405,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,405,272.90/15,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.51

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