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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.97, 20,941.40 and 8,460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.97, 20,941.40 and 8,460.68 is: 11,675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.97 : 20,941.40 = 8,460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.97/20,941.40 = 8,460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.97x = 20,941.40 × 8,460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.97x = 177,178,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,178,400.60/15,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,675.70

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