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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.13, 20,790.50 and 8,693.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.13, 20,790.50 and 8,693.67 is: 11,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.13 : 20,790.50 = 8,693.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.13/20,790.50 = 8,693.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.13x = 20,790.50 × 8,693.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.13x = 180,745,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,745,702.67/15,065.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.62

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