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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.42, 20,782.35 and 8,345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.42, 20,782.35 and 8,345.57 is: 11,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.42 : 20,782.35 = 8,345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.42/20,782.35 = 8,345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.42x = 20,782.35 × 8,345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.42x = 173,440,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,440,452.78/15,060.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,516.31

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