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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.83, 20,937.84 and 8,457.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.83, 20,937.84 and 8,457.51 is: 11,671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.83 : 20,937.84 = 8,457.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.83/20,937.84 = 8,457.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.83x = 20,937.84 × 8,457.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.83x = 177,081,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,081,991.18/15,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.76

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