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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.76, 20,825.15 and 8,377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.76, 20,825.15 and 8,377.36 is: 11,560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.76 : 20,825.15 = 8,377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.76/20,825.15 = 8,377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.76x = 20,825.15 × 8,377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.76x = 174,459,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,459,778.60/15,090.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.70

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