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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.24, 20,794.07 and 8,353.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.24, 20,794.07 and 8,353.86 is: 11,528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.24 : 20,794.07 = 8,353.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.24/20,794.07 = 8,353.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.24x = 20,794.07 × 8,353.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.24x = 173,710,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,710,707.84/15,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.27

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