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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.68, 20,910.22 and 8,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.68, 20,910.22 and 8,438.16 is: 11,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.68 : 20,910.22 = 8,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.68/20,910.22 = 8,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.68x = 20,910.22 × 8,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.68x = 176,443,782.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,443,782.00/15,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.39

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