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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.02, 20,944.52 and 8,462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.02, 20,944.52 and 8,462.42 is: 11,678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.02 : 20,944.52 = 8,462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.02/20,944.52 = 8,462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.02x = 20,944.52 × 8,462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.02x = 177,241,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,241,398.46/15,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,678.27

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