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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.54, 20,928.60 and 8,359.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.54, 20,928.60 and 8,359.80 is: 11,536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.54 : 20,928.60 = 8,359.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.54/20,928.60 = 8,359.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.54x = 20,928.60 × 8,359.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.54x = 174,959,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,959,008.38/15,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.61

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