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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.25, 20,932.20 and 8,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.25, 20,932.20 and 8,453.72 is: 11,666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.25 : 20,932.20 = 8,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.25/20,932.20 = 8,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.25x = 20,932.20 × 8,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.25x = 176,954,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,954,915.52/15,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.14

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