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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.51, 20,775.20 and 8,340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.51, 20,775.20 and 8,340.13 is: 11,509.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.51 : 20,775.20 = 8,340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.51/20,775.20 = 8,340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.51x = 20,775.20 × 8,340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.51x = 173,267,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,267,868.78/15,054.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,509.37

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