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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.10, 20,908.85 and 8,437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.10, 20,908.85 and 8,437.19 is: 11,641.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.10 : 20,908.85 = 8,437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.10/20,908.85 = 8,437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.10x = 20,908.85 × 8,437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.10x = 176,411,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,411,793.40/15,153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,641.96

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