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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.97, 20,932.60 and 8,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.97, 20,932.60 and 8,454.27 is: 11,666.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.97 : 20,932.60 = 8,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.97/20,932.60 = 8,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.97x = 20,932.60 × 8,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.97x = 176,969,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,969,852.20/15,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,666.57

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