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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.24, 20,781.42 and 8,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.24, 20,781.42 and 8,344.16 is: 11,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.24 : 20,781.42 = 8,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.24/20,781.42 = 8,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.24x = 20,781.42 × 8,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.24x = 173,403,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,403,493.51/15,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.99

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