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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.74, 20,794.71 and 8,355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.74, 20,794.71 and 8,355.47 is: 11,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.74 : 20,794.71 = 8,355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.74/20,794.71 = 8,355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.74x = 20,794.71 × 8,355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.74x = 173,749,533.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,749,533.79/15,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.23

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