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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.22, 20,929.99 and 8,451.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.22, 20,929.99 and 8,451.79 is: 11,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.22 : 20,929.99 = 8,451.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.22/20,929.99 = 8,451.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.22x = 20,929.99 × 8,451.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.22x = 176,895,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,895,801.92/15,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.80

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