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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.10, 20,936.27 and 8,457.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.10, 20,936.27 and 8,457.31 is: 11,671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.10 : 20,936.27 = 8,457.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.10/20,936.27 = 8,457.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.10x = 20,936.27 × 8,457.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.10x = 177,064,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,064,572.95/15,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.18

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