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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.39, 20,776.62 and 8,341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.39, 20,776.62 and 8,341.66 is: 11,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.39 : 20,776.62 = 8,341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.39/20,776.62 = 8,341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.39x = 20,776.62 × 8,341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.39x = 173,311,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,311,499.99/15,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.59

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