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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.15, 20,807.99 and 8,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.15, 20,807.99 and 8,363.86 is: 11,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.15 : 20,807.99 = 8,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.15/20,807.99 = 8,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.15x = 20,807.99 × 8,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.15x = 174,035,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,035,052.77/15,078.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.20

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