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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.88, 20,824.52 and 8,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.88, 20,824.52 and 8,376 is: 11,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.88 : 20,824.52 = 8,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.88/20,824.52 = 8,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.88x = 20,824.52 × 8,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.88x = 174,426,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,426,179.52/15,089.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.15

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