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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.37, 20,811.03 and 8,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.37, 20,811.03 and 8,366.30 is: 11,546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.37 : 20,811.03 = 8,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.37/20,811.03 = 8,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.37x = 20,811.03 × 8,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.37x = 174,111,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,111,216.23/15,079.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.32

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