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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173, 20,938.74 and 8,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173, 20,938.74 and 8,549 is: 11,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173 : 20,938.74 = 8,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173/20,938.74 = 8,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173x = 20,938.74 × 8,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173x = 179,005,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,005,288.26/15,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.62

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