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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.31, 20,826.99 and 8,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.31, 20,826.99 and 8,377.92 is: 11,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.31 : 20,826.99 = 8,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.31/20,826.99 = 8,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.31x = 20,826.99 × 8,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.31x = 174,486,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,486,856.06/15,092.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.31

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