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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.54, 20,779.76 and 8,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.54, 20,779.76 and 8,343.54 is: 11,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.54 : 20,779.76 = 8,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.54/20,779.76 = 8,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.54x = 20,779.76 × 8,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.54x = 173,376,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,376,758.75/15,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.52

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