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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171, 20,935.98 and 8,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171, 20,935.98 and 8,547 is: 11,794.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171 : 20,935.98 = 8,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171/20,935.98 = 8,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171x = 20,935.98 × 8,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171x = 178,939,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,939,821.06/15,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.86

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