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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.63, 20,934.09 and 8,455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.63, 20,934.09 and 8,455.17 is: 11,667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.63 : 20,934.09 = 8,455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.63/20,934.09 = 8,455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.63x = 20,934.09 × 8,455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.63x = 177,001,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,001,289.75/15,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,667.37

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