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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.84, 20,808.78 and 8,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.84, 20,808.78 and 8,365.50 is: 11,544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.84 : 20,808.78 = 8,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.84/20,808.78 = 8,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.84x = 20,808.78 × 8,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.84x = 174,075,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,075,849.09/15,078.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.38

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