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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.37, 20,781.32 and 8,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.37, 20,781.32 and 8,345.28 is: 11,516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.37 : 20,781.32 = 8,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.37/20,781.32 = 8,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.37x = 20,781.32 × 8,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.37x = 173,425,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,425,934.17/15,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.15

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