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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.02, 20,922.84 and 8,446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.02, 20,922.84 and 8,446.64 is: 11,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.02 : 20,922.84 = 8,446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.02/20,922.84 = 8,446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.02x = 20,922.84 × 8,446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.02x = 176,727,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,727,697.26/15,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,656.72

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