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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.07, 20,807.59 and 8,792.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.07, 20,807.59 and 8,792.23 is: 12,130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.07 : 20,807.59 = 8,792.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.07/20,807.59 = 8,792.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.07x = 20,807.59 × 8,792.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.07x = 182,945,117.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,945,117.03/15,081.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.78

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