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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.10, 20,826.81 and 11,762.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.10, 20,826.81 and 11,762.34 is: 16,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.10 : 20,826.81 = 11,762.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.10/20,826.81 = 11,762.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.10x = 20,826.81 × 11,762.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.10x = 244,972,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,972,020.34/15,080.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,244.72

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