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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.17, 20,809.95 and 8,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.17, 20,809.95 and 8,364.42 is: 11,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.17 : 20,809.95 = 8,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.17/20,809.95 = 8,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.17x = 20,809.95 × 8,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.17x = 174,063,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,063,161.98/15,079.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.29

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