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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.98, 20,807.97 and 8,364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.98, 20,807.97 and 8,364.35 is: 11,542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.98 : 20,807.97 = 8,364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.98/20,807.97 = 8,364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.98x = 20,807.97 × 8,364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.98x = 174,045,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,045,143.87/15,078.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.24

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