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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.76, 20,841.10 and 8,388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.76, 20,841.10 and 8,388.81 is: 11,576.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.76 : 20,841.10 = 8,388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.76/20,841.10 = 8,388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.76x = 20,841.10 × 8,388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.76x = 174,832,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,832,028.09/15,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.16

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