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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.22, 20,919.39 and 8,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.22, 20,919.39 and 8,444.81 is: 11,653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.22 : 20,919.39 = 8,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.22/20,919.39 = 8,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.22x = 20,919.39 × 8,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.22x = 176,660,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,660,273.87/15,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.65

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