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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.46, 20,916.79 and 8,442.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.46, 20,916.79 and 8,442.77 is: 11,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.46 : 20,916.79 = 8,442.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.46/20,916.79 = 8,442.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.46x = 20,916.79 × 8,442.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.46x = 176,595,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,595,521.42/15,157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,650.73

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