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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.03, 20,793.71 and 8,353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.03, 20,793.71 and 8,353.94 is: 11,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.03 : 20,793.71 = 8,353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.03/20,793.71 = 8,353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.03x = 20,793.71 × 8,353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.03x = 173,709,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,709,322.63/15,068.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.34

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