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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.08, 20,803.38 and 8,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.08, 20,803.38 and 8,359.92 is: 11,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.08 : 20,803.38 = 8,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.08/20,803.38 = 8,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.08x = 20,803.38 × 8,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.08x = 173,914,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,914,592.53/15,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.80

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