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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.64, 20,789.67 and 8,776.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.64, 20,789.67 and 8,776.42 is: 12,112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.64 : 20,789.67 = 8,776.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.64/20,789.67 = 8,776.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.64x = 20,789.67 × 8,776.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.64x = 182,458,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,458,875.58/15,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.54

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