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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.22, 20,910.01 and 8,437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.22, 20,910.01 and 8,437.93 is: 11,644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.22 : 20,910.01 = 8,437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.22/20,910.01 = 8,437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.22x = 20,910.01 × 8,437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.22x = 176,437,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,437,200.68/15,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.31

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