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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.45, 20,918.64 and 8,445.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.45, 20,918.64 and 8,445.91 is: 11,653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.45 : 20,918.64 = 8,445.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.45/20,918.64 = 8,445.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.45x = 20,918.64 × 8,445.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.45x = 176,676,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,676,950.76/15,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.81

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