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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.73, 20,917.63 and 8,443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.73, 20,917.63 and 8,443.28 is: 11,651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.73 : 20,917.63 = 8,443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.73/20,917.63 = 8,443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.73x = 20,917.63 × 8,443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.73x = 176,613,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,613,364.81/15,157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.71

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