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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.78, 20,774.95 and 11,089.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.78, 20,774.95 and 11,089.95 is: 15,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.78 : 20,774.95 = 11,089.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.78/20,774.95 = 11,089.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.78x = 20,774.95 × 11,089.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.78x = 230,393,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,393,156.75/15,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,282.34

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