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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.96, 20,917.67 and 8,443.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.96, 20,917.67 and 8,443.58 is: 11,651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.96 : 20,917.67 = 8,443.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.96/20,917.67 = 8,443.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.96x = 20,917.67 × 8,443.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.96x = 176,619,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,619,873.25/15,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.96

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