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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.72, 20,942.66 and 8,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.72, 20,942.66 and 8,461.44 is: 11,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.72 : 20,942.66 = 8,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.72/20,942.66 = 8,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.72x = 20,942.66 × 8,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.72x = 177,205,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,205,061.03/15,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.65

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