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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.98, 20,781.84 and 8,345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.98, 20,781.84 and 8,345.22 is: 11,515.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.98 : 20,781.84 = 8,345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.98/20,781.84 = 8,345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.98x = 20,781.84 × 8,345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.98x = 173,428,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,428,943.56/15,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.88

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