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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.36, 20,912.36 and 8,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.36, 20,912.36 and 8,439.44 is: 11,646.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.36 : 20,912.36 = 8,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.36/20,912.36 = 8,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.36x = 20,912.36 × 8,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.36x = 176,488,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,488,607.48/15,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.83

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