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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.08, 20,920.60 and 8,445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.08, 20,920.60 and 8,445.69 is: 11,654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.08 : 20,920.60 = 8,445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.08/20,920.60 = 8,445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.08x = 20,920.60 × 8,445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.08x = 176,688,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,688,902.21/15,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,654.88

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