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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.03, 20,793.88 and 8,353.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.03, 20,793.88 and 8,353.73 is: 11,528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.03 : 20,793.88 = 8,353.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.03/20,793.88 = 8,353.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.03x = 20,793.88 × 8,353.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.03x = 173,706,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,706,521.60/15,068.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.15

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