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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.33, 20,931.63 and 8,454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.33, 20,931.63 and 8,454.69 is: 11,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.33 : 20,931.63 = 8,454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.33/20,931.63 = 8,454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.33x = 20,931.63 × 8,454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.33x = 176,970,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,970,442.84/15,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.10

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