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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.49, 20,794.36 and 8,355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.49, 20,794.36 and 8,355.22 is: 11,530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.49 : 20,794.36 = 8,355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.49/20,794.36 = 8,355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.49x = 20,794.36 × 8,355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.49x = 173,741,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,741,473.45/15,067.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.89

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