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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.60, 20,931.51 and 8,453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.60, 20,931.51 and 8,453.76 is: 11,664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.60 : 20,931.51 = 8,453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.60/20,931.51 = 8,453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.60x = 20,931.51 × 8,453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.60x = 176,949,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,949,961.98/15,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.77

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