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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.24, 20,948.42 and 8,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.24, 20,948.42 and 8,465.32 is: 11,682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.24 : 20,948.42 = 8,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.24/20,948.42 = 8,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.24x = 20,948.42 × 8,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.24x = 177,335,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,335,078.79/15,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.74

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