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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.04, 20,946.36 and 8,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.04, 20,946.36 and 8,464.88 is: 11,680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.04 : 20,946.36 = 8,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.04/20,946.36 = 8,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.04x = 20,946.36 × 8,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.04x = 177,308,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,308,423.84/15,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,680.37

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