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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.30, 20,932.65 and 8,453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.30, 20,932.65 and 8,453.58 is: 11,666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.30 : 20,932.65 = 8,453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.30/20,932.65 = 8,453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.30x = 20,932.65 × 8,453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.30x = 176,955,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,955,831.39/15,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.16

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