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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.59, 20,809.56 and 8,365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.59, 20,809.56 and 8,365.05 is: 11,543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.59 : 20,809.56 = 8,365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.59/20,809.56 = 8,365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.59x = 20,809.56 × 8,365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.59x = 174,073,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,073,009.88/15,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.62

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