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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.55, 20,776.98 and 8,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.55, 20,776.98 and 8,341.56 is: 11,510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.55 : 20,776.98 = 8,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.55/20,776.98 = 8,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.55x = 20,776.98 × 8,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.55x = 173,312,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,312,425.29/15,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.77

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