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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.04, 20,918.80 and 8,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.04, 20,918.80 and 8,444.80 is: 11,652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.04 : 20,918.80 = 8,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.04/20,918.80 = 8,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.04x = 20,918.80 × 8,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.04x = 176,655,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,655,082.24/15,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.68

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