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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.78, 20,877.12 and 8,413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.78, 20,877.12 and 8,413.54 is: 11,611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.78 : 20,877.12 = 8,413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.78/20,877.12 = 8,413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.78x = 20,877.12 × 8,413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.78x = 175,650,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,650,484.20/15,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.12

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