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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,156.52, 20,916.62 and 8,442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,156.52, 20,916.62 and 8,442.52 is: 11,651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156.52 : 20,916.62 = 8,442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156.52/20,916.62 = 8,442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156.52x = 20,916.62 × 8,442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156.52x = 176,588,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,588,982.68/15,156.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.02

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