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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.45, 20,938.70 and 8,458.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.45, 20,938.70 and 8,458.13 is: 11,672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.45 : 20,938.70 = 8,458.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.45/20,938.70 = 8,458.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.45x = 20,938.70 × 8,458.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.45x = 177,102,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,102,246.63/15,172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,672.62

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