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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.84, 20,917.68 and 8,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.84, 20,917.68 and 8,444.20 is: 11,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.84 : 20,917.68 = 8,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.84/20,917.68 = 8,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.84x = 20,917.68 × 8,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.84x = 176,633,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,633,073.46/15,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.15

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