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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.34, 20,809.33 and 8,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.34, 20,809.33 and 8,364.80 is: 11,543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.34 : 20,809.33 = 8,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.34/20,809.33 = 8,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.34x = 20,809.33 × 8,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.34x = 174,065,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,065,914.70/15,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.34

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