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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.36, 20,794.38 and 8,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.36, 20,794.38 and 8,354.46 is: 11,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.36 : 20,794.38 = 8,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.36/20,794.38 = 8,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.36x = 20,794.38 × 8,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.36x = 173,725,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,725,815.93/15,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.18

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