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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.25, 20,777.63 and 8,432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.25, 20,777.63 and 8,432.25 is: 11,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.25 : 20,777.63 = 8,432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.25/20,777.63 = 8,432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.25x = 20,777.63 × 8,432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.25x = 175,202,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,202,128.41/15,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,636.51

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