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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.43, 20,809.64 and 8,366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.43, 20,809.64 and 8,366.06 is: 11,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.43 : 20,809.64 = 8,366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.43/20,809.64 = 8,366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.43x = 20,809.64 × 8,366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.43x = 174,094,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,094,550.94/15,080.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.40

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