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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,167.97, 20,931.22 and 8,453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,167.97, 20,931.22 and 8,453.27 is: 11,665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,167.97 : 20,931.22 = 8,453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,167.97/20,931.22 = 8,453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,167.97x = 20,931.22 × 8,453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,167.97x = 176,937,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,937,316.98/15,167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.19

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