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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.84, 20,933.48 and 8,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.84, 20,933.48 and 8,795.76 is: 12,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.84 : 20,933.48 = 8,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.84/20,933.48 = 8,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.84x = 20,933.48 × 8,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.84x = 184,125,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,125,866.04/15,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.43

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