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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.82, 20,825.10 and 8,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.82, 20,825.10 and 8,377.27 is: 11,559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.82 : 20,825.10 = 8,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.82/20,825.10 = 8,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.82x = 20,825.10 × 8,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.82x = 174,457,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,457,550.56/15,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.74

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