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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.21, 20,806.61 and 8,363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.21, 20,806.61 and 8,363.45 is: 11,541.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.21 : 20,806.61 = 8,363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.21/20,806.61 = 8,363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.21x = 20,806.61 × 8,363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.21x = 174,015,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,015,000.59/15,077.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.59

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