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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.09, 20,785.33 and 8,774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.09, 20,785.33 and 8,774.06 is: 12,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.09 : 20,785.33 = 8,774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.09/20,785.33 = 8,774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.09x = 20,785.33 × 8,774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.09x = 182,371,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,371,762.57/15,062.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,108.00

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