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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.55, 20,790.62 and 8,351.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.55, 20,790.62 and 8,351.31 is: 11,524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.55 : 20,790.62 = 8,351.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.55/20,790.62 = 8,351.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.55x = 20,790.62 × 8,351.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.55x = 173,628,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,628,870.96/15,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,524.89

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