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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.12, 20,826.14 and 8,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.12, 20,826.14 and 8,377.76 is: 11,560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.12 : 20,826.14 = 8,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.12/20,826.14 = 8,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.12x = 20,826.14 × 8,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.12x = 174,476,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,476,256.63/15,092.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.76

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