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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.35, 20,916.05 and 8,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.35, 20,916.05 and 8,442.44 is: 11,649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.35 : 20,916.05 = 8,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.35/20,916.05 = 8,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.35x = 20,916.05 × 8,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.35x = 176,582,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,582,497.16/15,158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,649.19

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