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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.52, 20,928.57 and 8,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.52, 20,928.57 and 8,451.24 is: 11,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.52 : 20,928.57 = 8,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.52/20,928.57 = 8,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.52x = 20,928.57 × 8,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.52x = 176,872,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,872,367.93/15,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.57

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