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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.09, 20,921.09 and 8,446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.09, 20,921.09 and 8,446.10 is: 11,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.09 : 20,921.09 = 8,446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.09/20,921.09 = 8,446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.09x = 20,921.09 × 8,446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.09x = 176,701,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,701,530.25/15,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,655.71

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