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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.80, 20,810.24 and 8,365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.80, 20,810.24 and 8,365.86 is: 11,544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.80 : 20,810.24 = 8,365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.80/20,810.24 = 8,365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.80x = 20,810.24 × 8,365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.80x = 174,095,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,095,551.99/15,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.95

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