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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.71, 20,932.08 and 8,453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.71, 20,932.08 and 8,453.33 is: 11,665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.71 : 20,932.08 = 8,453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.71/20,932.08 = 8,453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.71x = 20,932.08 × 8,453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.71x = 176,945,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,945,910.95/15,167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.96

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