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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.77, 20,920.43 and 8,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.77, 20,920.43 and 8,445 is: 11,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.77 : 20,920.43 = 8,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.77/20,920.43 = 8,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.77x = 20,920.43 × 8,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.77x = 176,673,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,673,031.35/15,159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,654.07

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