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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.25, 20,776.25 and 8,431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.25, 20,776.25 and 8,431.25 is: 11,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.25 : 20,776.25 = 8,431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.25/20,776.25 = 8,431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.25x = 20,776.25 × 8,431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.25x = 175,169,715.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,169,715.66/15,055.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,635.13

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