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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.80, 20,934.72 and 8,455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.80, 20,934.72 and 8,455.08 is: 11,668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.80 : 20,934.72 = 8,455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.80/20,934.72 = 8,455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.80x = 20,934.72 × 8,455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.80x = 177,004,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,004,732.38/15,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.23

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