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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.30, 20,942.01 and 8,461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.30, 20,942.01 and 8,461.36 is: 11,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.30 : 20,942.01 = 8,461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.30/20,942.01 = 8,461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.30x = 20,942.01 × 8,461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.30x = 177,197,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,197,885.73/15,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.73

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