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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.54, 20,808.02 and 8,790.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.54, 20,808.02 and 8,790.50 is: 12,130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.54 : 20,808.02 = 8,790.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.54/20,808.02 = 8,790.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.54x = 20,808.02 × 8,790.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.54x = 182,912,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,912,899.81/15,078.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.68

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