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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.44, 20,820.42 and 8,799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.44, 20,820.42 and 8,799.08 is: 12,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.44 : 20,820.42 = 8,799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.44/20,820.42 = 8,799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.44x = 20,820.42 × 8,799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.44x = 183,200,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,200,541.21/15,090.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.17

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