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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.59, 20,927.84 and 8,451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.59, 20,927.84 and 8,451.95 is: 11,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.59 : 20,927.84 = 8,451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.59/20,927.84 = 8,451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.59x = 20,927.84 × 8,451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.59x = 176,880,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,880,910.39/15,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.31

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