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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.25, 20,781.77 and 8,435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.25, 20,781.77 and 8,435.25 is: 11,640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.25 : 20,781.77 = 8,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.25/20,781.77 = 8,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.25x = 20,781.77 × 8,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.25x = 175,299,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,299,383.22/15,059.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,640.65

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