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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.08, 20,805.24 and 8,362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.08, 20,805.24 and 8,362.06 is: 11,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.08 : 20,805.24 = 8,362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.08/20,805.24 = 8,362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.08x = 20,805.24 × 8,362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.08x = 173,974,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,974,665.19/15,077.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,539.02

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