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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.60, 20,930.13 and 8,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.60, 20,930.13 and 8,452.76 is: 11,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.60 : 20,930.13 = 8,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.60/20,930.13 = 8,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.60x = 20,930.13 × 8,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.60x = 176,917,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,917,261.01/15,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.39

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