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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.77, 20,937.14 and 8,457.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.77, 20,937.14 and 8,457.82 is: 11,671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.77 : 20,937.14 = 8,457.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.77/20,937.14 = 8,457.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.77x = 20,937.14 × 8,457.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.77x = 177,082,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,082,610.20/15,171.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.85

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