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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.56, 20,792.66 and 8,353.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.56, 20,792.66 and 8,353.29 is: 11,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.56 : 20,792.66 = 8,353.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.56/20,792.66 = 8,353.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.56x = 20,792.66 × 8,353.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.56x = 173,687,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,687,118.85/15,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,527.22

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