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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.41, 20,782.44 and 8,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.41, 20,782.44 and 8,344.41 is: 11,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.41 : 20,782.44 = 8,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.41/20,782.44 = 8,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.41x = 20,782.44 × 8,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.41x = 173,417,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,417,200.16/15,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.54

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