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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.31, 20,916.26 and 8,351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.31, 20,916.26 and 8,351.10 is: 11,524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.31 : 20,916.26 = 8,351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.31/20,916.26 = 8,351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.31x = 20,916.26 × 8,351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.31x = 174,673,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,673,737.13/15,157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.06

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