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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.08, 20,782.08 and 8,773.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.08, 20,782.08 and 8,773.08 is: 12,108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.08 : 20,782.08 = 8,773.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.08/20,782.08 = 8,773.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.08x = 20,782.08 × 8,773.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.08x = 182,322,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,322,850.41/15,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,108.78

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