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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.64, 20,932.64 and 8,454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.64, 20,932.64 and 8,454.56 is: 11,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.64 : 20,932.64 = 8,454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.64/20,932.64 = 8,454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.64x = 20,932.64 × 8,454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.64x = 176,976,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,976,260.84/15,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.25

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