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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.58, 20,913.88 and 8,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.58, 20,913.88 and 8,348.87 is: 11,521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.58 : 20,913.88 = 8,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.58/20,913.88 = 8,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.58x = 20,913.88 × 8,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.58x = 174,607,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,607,296.73/15,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,521.75

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