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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.62, 20,910.62 and 8,439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.62, 20,910.62 and 8,439.54 is: 11,646.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.62 : 20,910.62 = 8,439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.62/20,910.62 = 8,439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.62x = 20,910.62 × 8,439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.62x = 176,476,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,476,013.91/15,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.57

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