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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.08, 20,908.38 and 8,437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.08, 20,908.38 and 8,437.45 is: 11,642.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.08 : 20,908.38 = 8,437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.08/20,908.38 = 8,437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.08x = 20,908.38 × 8,437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.08x = 176,413,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,413,410.83/15,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,642.85

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