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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.35, 20,780.21 and 8,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.35, 20,780.21 and 8,343.28 is: 11,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.35 : 20,780.21 = 8,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.35/20,780.21 = 8,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.35x = 20,780.21 × 8,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.35x = 173,375,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,375,157.32/15,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,512.79

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