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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.52, 20,929.95 and 8,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.52, 20,929.95 and 8,452.24 is: 11,664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.52 : 20,929.95 = 8,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.52/20,929.95 = 8,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.52x = 20,929.95 × 8,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.52x = 176,904,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,904,960.59/15,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.95

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