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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.24, 20,780.52 and 8,685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.24, 20,780.52 and 8,685.62 is: 11,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.24 : 20,780.52 = 8,685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.24/20,780.52 = 8,685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.24x = 20,780.52 × 8,685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.24x = 180,491,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,491,700.12/15,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,985.45

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