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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.88, 20,948.16 and 8,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.88, 20,948.16 and 8,465.44 is: 11,682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.88 : 20,948.16 = 8,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.88/20,948.16 = 8,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.88x = 20,948.16 × 8,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.88x = 177,335,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,335,391.59/15,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.27

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