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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.09, 20,809.12 and 8,365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.09, 20,809.12 and 8,365.74 is: 11,544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.09 : 20,809.12 = 8,365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.09/20,809.12 = 8,365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.09x = 20,809.12 × 8,365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.09x = 174,083,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,083,687.55/15,079.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.71

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