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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.45, 20,919.29 and 8,444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.45, 20,919.29 and 8,444.07 is: 11,653.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.45 : 20,919.29 = 8,444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.45/20,919.29 = 8,444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.45x = 20,919.29 × 8,444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.45x = 176,643,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,643,929.14/15,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.17

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