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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.44, 20,809.68 and 8,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.44, 20,809.68 and 8,365.20 is: 11,544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.44 : 20,809.68 = 8,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.44/20,809.68 = 8,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.44x = 20,809.68 × 8,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.44x = 174,077,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,077,135.14/15,079.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.01

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