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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.91, 20,781.14 and 8,682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.91, 20,781.14 and 8,682.35 is: 11,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.91 : 20,781.14 = 8,682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.91/20,781.14 = 8,682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.91x = 20,781.14 × 8,682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.91x = 180,428,983.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,428,983.56/15,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.13

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