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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.76, 20,948.13 and 8,465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.76, 20,948.13 and 8,465.49 is: 11,682.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.76 : 20,948.13 = 8,465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.76/20,948.13 = 8,465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.76x = 20,948.13 × 8,465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.76x = 177,336,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,336,185.03/15,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.41

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