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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.76, 20,937.02 and 8,457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.76, 20,937.02 and 8,457.22 is: 11,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.76 : 20,937.02 = 8,457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.76/20,937.02 = 8,457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.76x = 20,937.02 × 8,457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.76x = 177,068,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,068,984.28/15,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.96

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