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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.50, 20,782.11 and 8,435.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.50, 20,782.11 and 8,435.50 is: 11,640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.50 : 20,782.11 = 8,435.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.50/20,782.11 = 8,435.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.50x = 20,782.11 × 8,435.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.50x = 175,307,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,307,488.91/15,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,640.99

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