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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,179.88, 20,948.32 and 8,465.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,179.88, 20,948.32 and 8,465.79 is: 11,682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,179.88 : 20,948.32 = 8,465.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,179.88/20,948.32 = 8,465.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,179.88x = 20,948.32 × 8,465.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,179.88x = 177,344,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,344,077.97/15,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.84

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