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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.78, 20,764.49 and 8,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.78, 20,764.49 and 8,755.16 is: 12,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.78 : 20,764.49 = 8,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.78/20,764.49 = 8,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.78x = 20,764.49 × 8,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.78x = 181,796,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,796,402.25/15,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.29

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