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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.59, 20,804.36 and 8,361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.59, 20,804.36 and 8,361.84 is: 11,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.59 : 20,804.36 = 8,361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.59/20,804.36 = 8,361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.59x = 20,804.36 × 8,361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.59x = 173,962,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,962,687.81/15,075.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,539.37

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