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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.20, 20,936.04 and 8,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.20, 20,936.04 and 8,457.08 is: 11,670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.20 : 20,936.04 = 8,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.20/20,936.04 = 8,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.20x = 20,936.04 × 8,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.20x = 177,057,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,057,765.16/15,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.65

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