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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.50, 20,780.89 and 8,344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.50, 20,780.89 and 8,344.23 is: 11,515.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.50 : 20,780.89 = 8,344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.50/20,780.89 = 8,344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.50x = 20,780.89 × 8,344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.50x = 173,400,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,400,380.14/15,058.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.12

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