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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.62, 20,825.82 and 8,377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.62, 20,825.82 and 8,377.56 is: 11,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.62 : 20,825.82 = 8,377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.62/20,825.82 = 8,377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.62x = 20,825.82 × 8,377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.62x = 174,469,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,469,556.60/15,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.69

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