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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.55, 20,778.90 and 11,882.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.55, 20,778.90 and 11,882.67 is: 16,379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.55 : 20,778.90 = 11,882.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.55/20,778.90 = 11,882.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.55x = 20,778.90 × 11,882.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.55x = 246,908,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,908,811.66/15,074.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,379.18

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