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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.60, 20,936.91 and 8,457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.60, 20,936.91 and 8,457.66 is: 11,671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.60 : 20,936.91 = 8,457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.60/20,936.91 = 8,457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.60x = 20,936.91 × 8,457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.60x = 177,077,266.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,077,266.23/15,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.63

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