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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.91, 20,787.95 and 8,257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.91, 20,787.95 and 8,257.89 is: 11,395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.91 : 20,787.95 = 8,257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.91/20,787.95 = 8,257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.91x = 20,787.95 × 8,257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.91x = 171,664,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,664,459.20/15,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,395.74

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