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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.82, 20,775.04 and 8,682.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.82, 20,775.04 and 8,682.65 is: 11,980.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.82 : 20,775.04 = 8,682.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.82/20,775.04 = 8,682.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.82x = 20,775.04 × 8,682.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.82x = 180,382,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,382,401.06/15,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.91

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