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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.76, 20,706.56 and 8,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.76, 20,706.56 and 8,380.76 is: 11,565.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.76 : 20,706.56 = 8,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.76/20,706.56 = 8,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.76x = 20,706.56 × 8,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.76x = 173,536,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,536,709.79/15,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.44

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