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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.52, 20,957.46 and 8,472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.52, 20,957.46 and 8,472.55 is: 11,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.52 : 20,957.46 = 8,472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.52/20,957.46 = 8,472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.52x = 20,957.46 × 8,472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.52x = 177,563,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,563,127.72/15,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,692.15

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