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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.71, 20,782.58 and 8,345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.71, 20,782.58 and 8,345.45 is: 11,516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.71 : 20,782.58 = 8,345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.71/20,782.58 = 8,345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.71x = 20,782.58 × 8,345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.71x = 173,439,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,439,875.59/15,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.81

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