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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.84, 20,934.68 and 8,456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.84, 20,934.68 and 8,456.16 is: 11,668.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.84 : 20,934.68 = 8,456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.84/20,934.68 = 8,456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.84x = 20,934.68 × 8,456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.84x = 177,027,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,027,003.63/15,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,668.90

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