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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.02, 20,930.64 and 8,452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.02, 20,930.64 and 8,452.74 is: 11,665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.02 : 20,930.64 = 8,452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.02/20,930.64 = 8,452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.02x = 20,930.64 × 8,452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.02x = 176,921,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,921,257.95/15,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.64

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