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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.94, 20,776.39 and 8,341.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.94, 20,776.39 and 8,341.41 is: 11,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.94 : 20,776.39 = 8,341.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.94/20,776.39 = 8,341.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.94x = 20,776.39 × 8,341.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.94x = 173,304,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,304,319.83/15,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.70

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