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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.78, 20,912.16 and 8,439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.78, 20,912.16 and 8,439.50 is: 11,646.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.78 : 20,912.16 = 8,439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.78/20,912.16 = 8,439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.78x = 20,912.16 × 8,439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.78x = 176,488,069.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,488,069.76/15,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.47

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