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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.81, 20,922.24 and 8,447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.81, 20,922.24 and 8,447.62 is: 11,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.81 : 20,922.24 = 8,447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.81/20,922.24 = 8,447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.81x = 20,922.24 × 8,447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.81x = 176,743,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,743,133.07/15,160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,657.90

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