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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.44, 20,929.72 and 8,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.44, 20,929.72 and 8,794.26 is: 12,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.44 : 20,929.72 = 8,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.44/20,929.72 = 8,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.44x = 20,929.72 × 8,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.44x = 184,061,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,061,399.41/15,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,136.10

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