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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.06, 20,947.22 and 8,465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.06, 20,947.22 and 8,465.12 is: 11,681.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.06 : 20,947.22 = 8,465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.06/20,947.22 = 8,465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.06x = 20,947.22 × 8,465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.06x = 177,320,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,320,583.90/15,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.93

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