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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.32, 20,911.15 and 8,438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.32, 20,911.15 and 8,438.94 is: 11,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.32 : 20,911.15 = 8,438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.32/20,911.15 = 8,438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.32x = 20,911.15 × 8,438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.32x = 176,467,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,467,897.99/15,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.50

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