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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.16, 20,936.91 and 8,456.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.16, 20,936.91 and 8,456.83 is: 11,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.16 : 20,936.91 = 8,456.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.16/20,936.91 = 8,456.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.16x = 20,936.91 × 8,456.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.16x = 177,059,888.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,059,888.60/15,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.82

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