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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.58, 20,924.25 and 8,448.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.58, 20,924.25 and 8,448.95 is: 11,658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.58 : 20,924.25 = 8,448.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.58/20,924.25 = 8,448.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.58x = 20,924.25 × 8,448.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.58x = 176,787,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,787,942.04/15,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,658.72

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