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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.43, 20,811.36 and 8,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.43, 20,811.36 and 8,366.34 is: 11,545.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.43 : 20,811.36 = 8,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.43/20,811.36 = 8,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.43x = 20,811.36 × 8,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.43x = 174,114,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,114,835.38/15,080.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.75

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