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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.86, 20,934.36 and 8,455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.86, 20,934.36 and 8,455.44 is: 11,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.86 : 20,934.36 = 8,455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.86/20,934.36 = 8,455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.86x = 20,934.36 × 8,455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.86x = 177,009,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,009,224.92/15,169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.48

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