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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.62, 20,925.66 and 8,793.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.62, 20,925.66 and 8,793.28 is: 12,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.62 : 20,925.66 = 8,793.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.62/20,925.66 = 8,793.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.62x = 20,925.66 × 8,793.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.62x = 184,005,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,005,142.22/15,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.84

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