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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.76, 20,804.54 and 8,786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.76, 20,804.54 and 8,786.92 is: 12,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.76 : 20,804.54 = 8,786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.76/20,804.54 = 8,786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.76x = 20,804.54 × 8,786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.76x = 182,807,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,807,828.62/15,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.94

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