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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.06, 20,920.02 and 8,352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.06, 20,920.02 and 8,352.72 is: 11,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.06 : 20,920.02 = 8,352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.06/20,920.02 = 8,352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.06x = 20,920.02 × 8,352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.06x = 174,739,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,739,085.12/15,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.28

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