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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.24, 20,775.60 and 8,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.24, 20,775.60 and 8,767.20 is: 12,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.24 : 20,775.60 = 8,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.24/20,775.60 = 8,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.24x = 20,775.60 × 8,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.24x = 182,143,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,143,840.32/15,054.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.17

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