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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.80, 20,808.12 and 8,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.80, 20,808.12 and 8,365.08 is: 11,542.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.80 : 20,808.12 = 8,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.80/20,808.12 = 8,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.80x = 20,808.12 × 8,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.80x = 174,061,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,061,588.45/15,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.70

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