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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.65, 20,934.22 and 8,455.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.65, 20,934.22 and 8,455.71 is: 11,668.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.65 : 20,934.22 = 8,455.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.65/20,934.22 = 8,455.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.65x = 20,934.22 × 8,455.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.65x = 177,013,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,013,693.40/15,169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.94

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