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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.62, 20,927.31 and 8,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.62, 20,927.31 and 8,358.26 is: 11,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.62 : 20,927.31 = 8,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.62/20,927.31 = 8,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.62x = 20,927.31 × 8,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.62x = 174,915,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,915,919.06/15,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.48

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