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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.94, 20,926.53 and 8,791.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.94, 20,926.53 and 8,791.29 is: 12,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.94 : 20,926.53 = 8,791.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.94/20,926.53 = 8,791.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.94x = 20,926.53 × 8,791.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.94x = 183,971,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,971,089.29/15,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.54

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