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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.81, 20,794.59 and 8,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.81, 20,794.59 and 8,695.54 is: 12,000.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.81 : 20,794.59 = 8,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.81/20,794.59 = 8,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.81x = 20,794.59 × 8,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.81x = 180,820,189.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,820,189.13/15,067.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.43

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