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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.07, 20,927.57 and 8,450.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.07, 20,927.57 and 8,450.98 is: 11,662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.07 : 20,927.57 = 8,450.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.07/20,927.57 = 8,450.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.07x = 20,927.57 × 8,450.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.07x = 176,858,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,858,475.52/15,165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.23

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