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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.89, 20,776.46 and 8,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.89, 20,776.46 and 8,682.44 is: 11,982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.89 : 20,776.46 = 8,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.89/20,776.46 = 8,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.89x = 20,776.46 × 8,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.89x = 180,390,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,390,220.07/15,054.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,982.17

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