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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.81, 20,775.64 and 8,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.81, 20,775.64 and 8,248.86 is: 11,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.81 : 20,775.64 = 8,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.81/20,775.64 = 8,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.81x = 20,775.64 × 8,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.81x = 171,375,345.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,375,345.77/15,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.43

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