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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.39, 20,809.60 and 8,365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.39, 20,809.60 and 8,365.64 is: 11,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.39 : 20,809.60 = 8,365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.39/20,809.60 = 8,365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.39x = 20,809.60 × 8,365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.39x = 174,085,497.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,085,497.18/15,079.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.60

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