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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,172.92, 20,935.86 and 8,458.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,172.92, 20,935.86 and 8,458.38 is: 11,671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,172.92 : 20,935.86 = 8,458.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,172.92/20,935.86 = 8,458.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,172.92x = 20,935.86 × 8,458.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,172.92x = 177,083,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,083,459.51/15,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.02

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