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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.78, 20,921.38 and 8,446.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.78, 20,921.38 and 8,446.93 is: 11,655.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.78 : 20,921.38 = 8,446.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.78/20,921.38 = 8,446.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.78x = 20,921.38 × 8,446.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.78x = 176,721,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,721,358.94/15,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,655.71

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