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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.80, 20,802.72 and 8,788.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.80, 20,802.72 and 8,788.32 is: 12,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.80 : 20,802.72 = 8,788.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.80/20,802.72 = 8,788.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.80x = 20,802.72 × 8,788.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.80x = 182,820,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,820,960.23/15,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.98

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