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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.02, 20,920.08 and 8,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.02, 20,920.08 and 8,444.64 is: 11,653.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.02 : 20,920.08 = 8,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.02/20,920.08 = 8,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.02x = 20,920.08 × 8,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.02x = 176,662,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,662,544.37/15,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.96

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