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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.48, 20,951.36 and 8,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.48, 20,951.36 and 8,468.08 is: 11,685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.48 : 20,951.36 = 8,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.48/20,951.36 = 8,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.48x = 20,951.36 × 8,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.48x = 177,417,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,417,792.59/15,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.69

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