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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.06, 20,793.35 and 8,353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.06, 20,793.35 and 8,353.79 is: 11,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.06 : 20,793.35 = 8,353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.06/20,793.35 = 8,353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.06x = 20,793.35 × 8,353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.06x = 173,703,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,703,352.16/15,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,527.92

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