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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.52, 20,934.10 and 8,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.52, 20,934.10 and 8,455.24 is: 11,669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.52 : 20,934.10 = 8,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.52/20,934.10 = 8,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.52x = 20,934.10 × 8,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.52x = 177,002,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,002,839.68/15,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,669.09

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