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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.18, 20,777.19 and 8,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.18, 20,777.19 and 8,341.82 is: 11,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.18 : 20,777.19 = 8,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.18/20,777.19 = 8,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.18x = 20,777.19 × 8,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.18x = 173,319,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,319,579.09/15,056.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.52

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