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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.33, 20,941.80 and 8,461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.33, 20,941.80 and 8,461.33 is: 11,675.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.33 : 20,941.80 = 8,461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.33/20,941.80 = 8,461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.33x = 20,941.80 × 8,461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.33x = 177,195,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,195,396.51/15,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,675.77

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