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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.78, 20,821.36 and 8,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.78, 20,821.36 and 8,373.84 is: 11,556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.78 : 20,821.36 = 8,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.78/20,821.36 = 8,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.78x = 20,821.36 × 8,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.78x = 174,354,737.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,354,737.22/15,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.02

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