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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.53, 20,806.89 and 8,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.53, 20,806.89 and 8,364.32 is: 11,543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.53 : 20,806.89 = 8,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.53/20,806.89 = 8,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.53x = 20,806.89 × 8,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.53x = 174,035,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,035,340.31/15,076.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.46

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