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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.18, 20,827.29 and 8,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.18, 20,827.29 and 8,377.70 is: 11,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.18 : 20,827.29 = 8,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.18/20,827.29 = 8,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.18x = 20,827.29 × 8,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.18x = 174,484,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,484,787.43/15,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.27

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