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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.83, 20,913.54 and 8,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.83, 20,913.54 and 8,441.20 is: 11,648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.83 : 20,913.54 = 8,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.83/20,913.54 = 8,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.83x = 20,913.54 × 8,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.83x = 176,535,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,535,373.85/15,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,648.02

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