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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.09, 20,826.78 and 8,377.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.09, 20,826.78 and 8,377.80 is: 11,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.09 : 20,826.78 = 8,377.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.09/20,826.78 = 8,377.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.09x = 20,826.78 × 8,377.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.09x = 174,482,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,482,597.48/15,092.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.20

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