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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.25, 20,826.02 and 8,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.25, 20,826.02 and 8,377.29 is: 11,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.25 : 20,826.02 = 8,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.25/20,826.02 = 8,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.25x = 20,826.02 × 8,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.25x = 174,465,630.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,465,630.03/15,091.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.72

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