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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.23, 20,918.72 and 8,443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.23, 20,918.72 and 8,443.97 is: 11,652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.23 : 20,918.72 = 8,443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.23/20,918.72 = 8,443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.23x = 20,918.72 × 8,443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.23x = 176,637,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,637,039.08/15,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.88

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