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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.32, 20,953.01 and 8,469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.32, 20,953.01 and 8,469.38 is: 11,687.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.32 : 20,953.01 = 8,469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.32/20,953.01 = 8,469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.32x = 20,953.01 × 8,469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.32x = 177,458,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,458,856.72/15,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,687.75

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