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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.41, 20,774.48 and 8,339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.41, 20,774.48 and 8,339.77 is: 11,509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.41 : 20,774.48 = 8,339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.41/20,774.48 = 8,339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.41x = 20,774.48 × 8,339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.41x = 173,254,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,254,385.07/15,053.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,509.31

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