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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.67, 20,918.67 and 8,444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.67, 20,918.67 and 8,444.85 is: 11,653.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.67 : 20,918.67 = 8,444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.67/20,918.67 = 8,444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.67x = 20,918.67 × 8,444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.67x = 176,655,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,655,030.35/15,158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.73

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