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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.73, 20,793.38 and 8,353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.73, 20,793.38 and 8,353.36 is: 11,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.73 : 20,793.38 = 8,353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.73/20,793.38 = 8,353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.73x = 20,793.38 × 8,353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.73x = 173,694,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,694,572.98/15,067.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,527.59

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