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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.64, 20,914.98 and 8,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.64, 20,914.98 and 8,441.32 is: 11,650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.64 : 20,914.98 = 8,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.64/20,914.98 = 8,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.64x = 20,914.98 × 8,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.64x = 176,550,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,550,038.97/15,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,650.67

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