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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.88, 20,780.01 and 8,343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.88, 20,780.01 and 8,343.59 is: 11,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.88 : 20,780.01 = 8,343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.88/20,780.01 = 8,343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.88x = 20,780.01 × 8,343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.88x = 173,379,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,379,779.74/15,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.22

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