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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.25, 20,810.60 and 8,365.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.25, 20,810.60 and 8,365.89 is: 11,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.25 : 20,810.60 = 8,365.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.25/20,810.60 = 8,365.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.25x = 20,810.60 × 8,365.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.25x = 174,099,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,099,190.43/15,080.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.85

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