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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.42, 20,938.64 and 8,459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.42, 20,938.64 and 8,459.72 is: 11,673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.42 : 20,938.64 = 8,459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.42/20,938.64 = 8,459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.42x = 20,938.64 × 8,459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.42x = 177,135,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,135,105.08/15,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,673.27

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