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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.37, 20,821.34 and 8,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.37, 20,821.34 and 8,374.28 is: 11,556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.37 : 20,821.34 = 8,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.37/20,821.34 = 8,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.37x = 20,821.34 × 8,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.37x = 174,363,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,363,689.26/15,088.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.16

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