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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.40, 20,938.68 and 8,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.40, 20,938.68 and 8,459.28 is: 11,673.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.40 : 20,938.68 = 8,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.40/20,938.68 = 8,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.40x = 20,938.68 × 8,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.40x = 177,126,156.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,126,156.95/15,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,673.47

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