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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.88, 20,919.24 and 8,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.88, 20,919.24 and 8,444.40 is: 11,653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.88 : 20,919.24 = 8,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.88/20,919.24 = 8,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.88x = 20,919.24 × 8,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.88x = 176,650,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,650,430.26/15,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.26

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