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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.60, 20,831.74 and 8,380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.60, 20,831.74 and 8,380.97 is: 11,565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.60 : 20,831.74 = 8,380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.60/20,831.74 = 8,380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.60x = 20,831.74 × 8,380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.60x = 174,590,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,590,187.99/15,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.63

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