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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.20, 20,926.28 and 8,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.20, 20,926.28 and 8,449.80 is: 11,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.20 : 20,926.28 = 8,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.20/20,926.28 = 8,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.20x = 20,926.28 × 8,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.20x = 176,822,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,822,880.74/15,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.55

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