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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.44, 20,928.09 and 8,451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.44, 20,928.09 and 8,451.35 is: 11,662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.44 : 20,928.09 = 8,451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.44/20,928.09 = 8,451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.44x = 20,928.09 × 8,451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.44x = 176,870,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,870,613.42/15,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.74

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