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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,180.66, 20,949.03 and 8,466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,180.66, 20,949.03 and 8,466.84 is: 11,684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,180.66 : 20,949.03 = 8,466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,180.66/20,949.03 = 8,466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,180.66x = 20,949.03 × 8,466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,180.66x = 177,372,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,372,085.17/15,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.08

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