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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.61, 20,929.36 and 8,451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.61, 20,929.36 and 8,451.89 is: 11,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.61 : 20,929.36 = 8,451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.61/20,929.36 = 8,451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.61x = 20,929.36 × 8,451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.61x = 176,892,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,892,648.49/15,166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.30

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