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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.86, 20,926.08 and 8,449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.86, 20,926.08 and 8,449.44 is: 11,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.86 : 20,926.08 = 8,449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.86/20,926.08 = 8,449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.86x = 20,926.08 × 8,449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.86x = 176,813,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,813,657.40/15,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.20

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