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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.22, 20,911.38 and 8,438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.22, 20,911.38 and 8,438.93 is: 11,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.22 : 20,911.38 = 8,438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.22/20,911.38 = 8,438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.22x = 20,911.38 × 8,438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.22x = 176,469,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,469,672.02/15,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.69

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