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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.85, 20,938.53 and 8,458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.85, 20,938.53 and 8,458.33 is: 11,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.85 : 20,938.53 = 8,458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.85/20,938.53 = 8,458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.85x = 20,938.53 × 8,458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.85x = 177,105,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,105,054.35/15,172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,672.50

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