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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.37, 20,794.44 and 8,354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.37, 20,794.44 and 8,354.10 is: 11,528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.37 : 20,794.44 = 8,354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.37/20,794.44 = 8,354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.37x = 20,794.44 × 8,354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.37x = 173,718,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,718,831.20/15,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.71

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