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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.55, 20,918.26 and 8,443.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.55, 20,918.26 and 8,443.81 is: 11,652.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.55 : 20,918.26 = 8,443.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.55/20,918.26 = 8,443.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.55x = 20,918.26 × 8,443.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.55x = 176,629,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,629,802.18/15,158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.16

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