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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,187.18, 20,958.34 and 8,472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,187.18, 20,958.34 and 8,472.64 is: 11,692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,187.18 : 20,958.34 = 8,472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,187.18/20,958.34 = 8,472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,187.18x = 20,958.34 × 8,472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,187.18x = 177,572,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,572,469.82/15,187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,692.26

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