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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.94, 20,780.52 and 8,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.94, 20,780.52 and 8,344.16 is: 11,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.94 : 20,780.52 = 8,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.94/20,780.52 = 8,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.94x = 20,780.52 × 8,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.94x = 173,395,983.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,395,983.76/15,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.49

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