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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.64, 20,929.88 and 8,452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.64, 20,929.88 and 8,452.56 is: 11,664.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.64 : 20,929.88 = 8,452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.64/20,929.88 = 8,452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.64x = 20,929.88 × 8,452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.64x = 176,911,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,911,066.49/15,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.49

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