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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.97, 20,809.63 and 8,365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.97, 20,809.63 and 8,365.07 is: 11,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.97 : 20,809.63 = 8,365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.97/20,809.63 = 8,365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.97x = 20,809.63 × 8,365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.97x = 174,074,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,074,011.62/15,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.39

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