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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.68, 20,938.32 and 8,458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.68, 20,938.32 and 8,458.17 is: 11,672.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.68 : 20,938.32 = 8,458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.68/20,938.32 = 8,458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.68x = 20,938.32 × 8,458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.68x = 177,099,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,099,870.07/15,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,672.29

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