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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.71, 20,805.92 and 8,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.71, 20,805.92 and 8,362.95 is: 11,540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.71 : 20,805.92 = 8,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.71/20,805.92 = 8,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.71x = 20,805.92 × 8,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.71x = 173,998,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,998,826.85/15,076.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,540.90

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