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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.38, 20,792.22 and 8,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.38, 20,792.22 and 8,694.92 is: 11,999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.38 : 20,792.22 = 8,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.38/20,792.22 = 8,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.38x = 20,792.22 × 8,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.38x = 180,786,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,786,689.52/15,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.34

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