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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.22, 20,929.08 and 8,451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.22, 20,929.08 and 8,451.69 is: 11,663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.22 : 20,929.08 = 8,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.22/20,929.08 = 8,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.22x = 20,929.08 × 8,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.22x = 176,886,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,886,096.15/15,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.17

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