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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.77, 20,779.52 and 8,343.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.77, 20,779.52 and 8,343.77 is: 11,514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.77 : 20,779.52 = 8,343.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.77/20,779.52 = 8,343.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.77x = 20,779.52 × 8,343.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.77x = 173,379,389.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,379,389.97/15,057.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.28

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