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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.01, 20,826.82 and 8,377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.01, 20,826.82 and 8,377.47 is: 11,560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.01 : 20,826.82 = 8,377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.01/20,826.82 = 8,377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.01x = 20,826.82 × 8,377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.01x = 174,475,913.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,475,913.72/15,092.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.81

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