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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.61, 20,926.60 and 8,449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.61, 20,926.60 and 8,449.89 is: 11,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.61 : 20,926.60 = 8,449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.61/20,926.60 = 8,449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.61x = 20,926.60 × 8,449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.61x = 176,827,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,827,468.07/15,164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.54

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