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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.98, 20,924.39 and 8,448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.98, 20,924.39 and 8,448.26 is: 11,658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.98 : 20,924.39 = 8,448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.98/20,924.39 = 8,448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.98x = 20,924.39 × 8,448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.98x = 176,774,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,774,644.82/15,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,658.30

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