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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.48, 20,922.32 and 8,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.48, 20,922.32 and 8,446.76 is: 11,656.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.48 : 20,922.32 = 8,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.48/20,922.32 = 8,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.48x = 20,922.32 × 8,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.48x = 176,725,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,725,773.45/15,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,656.23

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