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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.25, 20,781.45 and 8,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.25, 20,781.45 and 8,344.86 is: 11,515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.25 : 20,781.45 = 8,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.25/20,781.45 = 8,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.25x = 20,781.45 × 8,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.25x = 173,418,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,418,290.85/15,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.73

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