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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.03, 20,778.69 and 8,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.03, 20,778.69 and 8,343.08 is: 11,513.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.03 : 20,778.69 = 8,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.03/20,778.69 = 8,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.03x = 20,778.69 × 8,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.03x = 173,358,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,358,272.97/15,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.44

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