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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.72, 20,935.01 and 8,456.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.72, 20,935.01 and 8,456.02 is: 11,668.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.72 : 20,935.01 = 8,456.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.72/20,935.01 = 8,456.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.72x = 20,935.01 × 8,456.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.72x = 177,026,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,026,863.26/15,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.98

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