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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.35, 20,807.98 and 8,363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.35, 20,807.98 and 8,363.81 is: 11,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.35 : 20,807.98 = 8,363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.35/20,807.98 = 8,363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.35x = 20,807.98 × 8,363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.35x = 174,033,893.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,033,893.51/15,078.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.97

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