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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.59, 20,824.72 and 8,376.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.59, 20,824.72 and 8,376.30 is: 11,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.59 : 20,824.72 = 8,376.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.59/20,824.72 = 8,376.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.59x = 20,824.72 × 8,376.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.59x = 174,434,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,434,060.25/15,090.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.13

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