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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.96, 20,933.51 and 8,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.96, 20,933.51 and 8,455.28 is: 11,668.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.96 : 20,933.51 = 8,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.96/20,933.51 = 8,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.96x = 20,933.51 × 8,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.96x = 176,998,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,998,541.49/15,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.47

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