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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,181.29, 20,927.31 and 11,818.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,181.29, 20,927.31 and 11,818.17 is: 16,291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,181.29 : 20,927.31 = 11,818.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,181.29/20,927.31 = 11,818.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,181.29x = 20,927.31 × 11,818.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,181.29x = 247,322,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,322,507.22/15,181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,291.27

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