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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.89, 20,825.83 and 8,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.89, 20,825.83 and 8,377.20 is: 11,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.89 : 20,825.83 = 8,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.89/20,825.83 = 8,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.89x = 20,825.83 × 8,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.89x = 174,462,143.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,462,143.08/15,091.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,559.99

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