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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.28, 20,809.46 and 8,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.28, 20,809.46 and 8,366.34 is: 11,544.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.28 : 20,809.46 = 8,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.28/20,809.46 = 8,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.28x = 20,809.46 × 8,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.28x = 174,098,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,098,952.41/15,080.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.81

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