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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.83, 20,928.34 and 8,794.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.83, 20,928.34 and 8,794.15 is: 12,133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.83 : 20,928.34 = 8,794.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.83/20,928.34 = 8,794.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.83x = 20,928.34 × 8,794.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.83x = 184,046,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,046,903.41/15,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.23

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