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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.59, 20,831.21 and 8,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.59, 20,831.21 and 8,380.30 is: 11,565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.59 : 20,831.21 = 8,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.59/20,831.21 = 8,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.59x = 20,831.21 × 8,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.59x = 174,571,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,571,789.16/15,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.19

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