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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.39, 20,806.66 and 8,364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.39, 20,806.66 and 8,364.18 is: 11,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.39 : 20,806.66 = 8,364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.39/20,806.66 = 8,364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.39x = 20,806.66 × 8,364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.39x = 174,030,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,030,649.44/15,076.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.26

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