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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.12, 20,912.94 and 8,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.12, 20,912.94 and 8,439.30 is: 11,647.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.12 : 20,912.94 = 8,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.12/20,912.94 = 8,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.12x = 20,912.94 × 8,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.12x = 176,490,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,490,574.54/15,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.14

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