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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.38, 20,781.38 and 8,686.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.38, 20,781.38 and 8,686.23 is: 11,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.38 : 20,781.38 = 8,686.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.38/20,781.38 = 8,686.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.38x = 20,781.38 × 8,686.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.38x = 180,511,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,511,846.40/15,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.68

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