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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.72, 20,933.63 and 8,455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.72, 20,933.63 and 8,455.02 is: 11,667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.72 : 20,933.63 = 8,455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.72/20,933.63 = 8,455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.72x = 20,933.63 × 8,455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.72x = 176,994,260.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,994,260.32/15,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.60

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