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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.32, 20,810.89 and 8,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.32, 20,810.89 and 8,366.08 is: 11,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.32 : 20,810.89 = 8,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.32/20,810.89 = 8,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.32x = 20,810.89 × 8,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.32x = 174,105,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,105,466.56/15,080.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.21

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