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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.14, 20,781.29 and 8,344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.14, 20,781.29 and 8,344.71 is: 11,515.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.14 : 20,781.29 = 8,344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.14/20,781.29 = 8,344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.14x = 20,781.29 × 8,344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.14x = 173,413,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,413,859.34/15,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.52

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