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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.39, 20,826.52 and 8,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.39, 20,826.52 and 8,377.70 is: 11,560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.39 : 20,826.52 = 8,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.39/20,826.52 = 8,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.39x = 20,826.52 × 8,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.39x = 174,478,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,478,211.53/15,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.67

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