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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.02, 20,774.91 and 8,765.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.02, 20,774.91 and 8,765.38 is: 12,097.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.02 : 20,774.91 = 8,765.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.02/20,774.91 = 8,765.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.02x = 20,774.91 × 8,765.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.02x = 182,099,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,099,980.62/15,053.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.24

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