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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.39, 20,779.23 and 8,343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.39, 20,779.23 and 8,343.41 is: 11,513.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.39 : 20,779.23 = 8,343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.39/20,779.23 = 8,343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.39x = 20,779.23 × 8,343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.39x = 173,369,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,369,562.77/15,057.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.92

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