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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.84, 20,804.44 and 8,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.84, 20,804.44 and 8,361.32 is: 11,538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.84 : 20,804.44 = 8,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.84/20,804.44 = 8,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.84x = 20,804.44 × 8,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.84x = 173,952,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,952,580.26/15,075.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.50

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