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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.39, 20,789.33 and 8,776.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.39, 20,789.33 and 8,776.17 is: 12,112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.39 : 20,789.33 = 8,776.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.39/20,789.33 = 8,776.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.39x = 20,789.33 × 8,776.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.39x = 182,450,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,450,650.39/15,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.19

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