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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.41, 20,799.81 and 11,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.41, 20,799.81 and 11,878.80 is: 16,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.41 : 20,799.81 = 11,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.41/20,799.81 = 11,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.41x = 20,799.81 × 11,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.41x = 247,076,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,076,783.03/15,075.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,389.40

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