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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.62, 20,778.59 and 8,342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.62, 20,778.59 and 8,342.12 is: 11,512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.62 : 20,778.59 = 8,342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.62/20,778.59 = 8,342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.62x = 20,778.59 × 8,342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.62x = 173,337,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,337,564.01/15,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,512.38

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