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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.36, 20,932.26 and 8,453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.36, 20,932.26 and 8,453.88 is: 11,666.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.36 : 20,932.26 = 8,453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.36/20,932.26 = 8,453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.36x = 20,932.26 × 8,453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.36x = 176,958,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,958,814.17/15,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.31

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