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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.08, 20,929.62 and 8,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.08, 20,929.62 and 8,794 is: 12,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.08 : 20,929.62 = 8,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.08/20,929.62 = 8,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.08x = 20,929.62 × 8,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.08x = 184,055,078.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,055,078.28/15,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.17

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