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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.92, 20,808.58 and 8,365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.92, 20,808.58 and 8,365.11 is: 11,542.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.92 : 20,808.58 = 8,365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.92/20,808.58 = 8,365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.92x = 20,808.58 × 8,365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.92x = 174,066,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,066,060.64/15,080.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.14

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