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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.40, 20,947.70 and 8,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.40, 20,947.70 and 8,465.80 is: 11,682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.40 : 20,947.70 = 8,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.40/20,947.70 = 8,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.40x = 20,947.70 × 8,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.40x = 177,339,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,339,038.66/15,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.88

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