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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.41, 20,913.45 and 8,440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.41, 20,913.45 and 8,440.50 is: 11,648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.41 : 20,913.45 = 8,440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.41/20,913.45 = 8,440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.41x = 20,913.45 × 8,440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.41x = 176,519,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,519,974.73/15,154.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,648.09

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