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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.09, 20,935.19 and 8,455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.09, 20,935.19 and 8,455.55 is: 11,668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.09 : 20,935.19 = 8,455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.09/20,935.19 = 8,455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.09x = 20,935.19 × 8,455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.09x = 177,018,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,018,462.27/15,170.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.92

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