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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.34, 20,922.36 and 8,445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.34, 20,922.36 and 8,445.98 is: 11,656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.34 : 20,922.36 = 8,445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.34/20,922.36 = 8,445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.34x = 20,922.36 × 8,445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.34x = 176,709,834.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,709,834.11/15,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,656.06

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