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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.94, 20,823.28 and 8,376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.94, 20,823.28 and 8,376.62 is: 11,558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.94 : 20,823.28 = 8,376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.94/20,823.28 = 8,376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.94x = 20,823.28 × 8,376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.94x = 174,428,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,428,703.71/15,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.51

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