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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.78, 20,811.57 and 8,366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.78, 20,811.57 and 8,366.54 is: 11,545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.78 : 20,811.57 = 8,366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.78/20,811.57 = 8,366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.78x = 20,811.57 × 8,366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.78x = 174,120,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,120,728.81/15,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,545.87

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