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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.59, 20,808.44 and 8,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.59, 20,808.44 and 8,365.24 is: 11,544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.59 : 20,808.44 = 8,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.59/20,808.44 = 8,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.59x = 20,808.44 × 8,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.59x = 174,067,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,067,448.76/15,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.01

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