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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.45, 20,792.26 and 8,352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.45, 20,792.26 and 8,352.69 is: 11,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.45 : 20,792.26 = 8,352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.45/20,792.26 = 8,352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.45x = 20,792.26 × 8,352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.45x = 173,671,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,671,234.65/15,067.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.25

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