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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.47, 20,776.77 and 8,341.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.47, 20,776.77 and 8,341.65 is: 11,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.47 : 20,776.77 = 8,341.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.47/20,776.77 = 8,341.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.47x = 20,776.77 × 8,341.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.47x = 173,312,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,312,543.47/15,055.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.60

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