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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.84, 20,924.16 and 13,176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.84, 20,924.16 and 13,176.94 is: 18,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.84 : 20,924.16 = 13,176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.84/20,924.16 = 13,176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.84x = 20,924.16 × 13,176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.84x = 275,716,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,716,400.87/15,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.30

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