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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.82, 20,810.20 and 8,365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.82, 20,810.20 and 8,365.58 is: 11,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.82 : 20,810.20 = 8,365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.82/20,810.20 = 8,365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.82x = 20,810.20 × 8,365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.82x = 174,089,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,089,267.95/15,079.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.52

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