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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.09, 20,921.63 and 8,446.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.09, 20,921.63 and 8,446.68 is: 11,656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.09 : 20,921.63 = 8,446.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.09/20,921.63 = 8,446.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.09x = 20,921.63 × 8,446.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.09x = 176,718,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,718,271.46/15,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,656.04

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