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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.88, 20,939.88 and 8,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.88, 20,939.88 and 8,459.44 is: 11,673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.88 : 20,939.88 = 8,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.88/20,939.88 = 8,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.88x = 20,939.88 × 8,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.88x = 177,139,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,139,658.47/15,173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,673.99

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