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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.80, 20,807.19 and 8,364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.80, 20,807.19 and 8,364.51 is: 11,543.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.80 : 20,807.19 = 8,364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.80/20,807.19 = 8,364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.80x = 20,807.19 × 8,364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.80x = 174,041,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,041,948.83/15,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.69

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