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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.31, 20,909.71 and 8,437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.31, 20,909.71 and 8,437.79 is: 11,643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.31 : 20,909.71 = 8,437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.31/20,909.71 = 8,437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.31x = 20,909.71 × 8,437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.31x = 176,431,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,431,699.75/15,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,643.89

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