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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.43, 20,774.25 and 8,681.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.43, 20,774.25 and 8,681.31 is: 11,982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.43 : 20,774.25 = 8,681.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.43/20,774.25 = 8,681.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.43x = 20,774.25 × 8,681.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.43x = 180,347,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,347,704.27/15,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,982.89

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