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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.62, 20,793.29 and 8,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.62, 20,793.29 and 8,353.26 is: 11,527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.62 : 20,793.29 = 8,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.62/20,793.29 = 8,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.62x = 20,793.29 × 8,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.62x = 173,691,757.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,691,757.63/15,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,527.48

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