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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.66, 20,926.37 and 8,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.66, 20,926.37 and 8,358.45 is: 11,534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.66 : 20,926.37 = 8,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.66/20,926.37 = 8,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.66x = 20,926.37 × 8,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.66x = 174,912,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,912,017.33/15,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.19

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