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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,183.39, 20,953.44 and 8,377.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,183.39, 20,953.44 and 8,377.50 is: 11,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,183.39 : 20,953.44 = 8,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,183.39/20,953.44 = 8,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,183.39x = 20,953.44 × 8,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,183.39x = 175,537,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,537,443.60/15,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.15

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