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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.78, 20,819.44 and 8,372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.78, 20,819.44 and 8,372.35 is: 11,553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.78 : 20,819.44 = 8,372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.78/20,819.44 = 8,372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.78x = 20,819.44 × 8,372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.78x = 174,307,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,307,596.62/15,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.66

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