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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.76, 20,824.96 and 8,376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.76, 20,824.96 and 8,376.56 is: 11,561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.76 : 20,824.96 = 8,376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.76/20,824.96 = 8,376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.76x = 20,824.96 × 8,376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.76x = 174,441,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,441,448.88/15,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.02

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