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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.07, 20,910.81 and 8,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.07, 20,910.81 and 8,438.44 is: 11,644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.07 : 20,910.81 = 8,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.07/20,910.81 = 8,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.07x = 20,910.81 × 8,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.07x = 176,454,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,454,615.54/15,153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.81

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