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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.54, 20,777.84 and 8,679.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.54, 20,777.84 and 8,679.97 is: 11,979.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.54 : 20,777.84 = 8,679.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.54/20,777.84 = 8,679.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.54x = 20,777.84 × 8,679.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.54x = 180,351,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,351,027.86/15,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.84

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