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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.76, 20,772.55 and 8,338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.76, 20,772.55 and 8,338.23 is: 11,506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.76 : 20,772.55 = 8,338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.76/20,772.55 = 8,338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.76x = 20,772.55 × 8,338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.76x = 173,206,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,206,299.59/15,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.61

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