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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.16, 20,883.42 and 11,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.16, 20,883.42 and 11,167.71 is: 15,407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.16 : 20,883.42 = 11,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.16/20,883.42 = 11,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.16x = 20,883.42 × 11,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.16x = 233,219,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,219,978.37/15,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,407.12

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