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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.04, 20,780.45 and 8,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.04, 20,780.45 and 8,344.04 is: 11,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.04 : 20,780.45 = 8,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.04/20,780.45 = 8,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.04x = 20,780.45 × 8,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.04x = 173,392,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,392,906.02/15,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.21

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