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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.68, 20,939.70 and 8,459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.68, 20,939.70 and 8,459.17 is: 11,673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.68 : 20,939.70 = 8,459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.68/20,939.70 = 8,459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.68x = 20,939.70 × 8,459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.68x = 177,132,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,132,482.05/15,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,673.67

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