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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,178.35, 20,945.58 and 8,463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,178.35, 20,945.58 and 8,463.87 is: 11,679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,178.35 : 20,945.58 = 8,463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,178.35/20,945.58 = 8,463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,178.35x = 20,945.58 × 8,463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,178.35x = 177,280,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,280,666.19/15,178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.84

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