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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,176.80, 20,942.45 and 8,461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,176.80, 20,942.45 and 8,461.79 is: 11,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,176.80 : 20,942.45 = 8,461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,176.80/20,942.45 = 8,461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,176.80x = 20,942.45 × 8,461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,176.80x = 177,210,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,210,571.68/15,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,676.42

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