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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.39, 20,794.06 and 8,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.39, 20,794.06 and 8,353.96 is: 11,528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.39 : 20,794.06 = 8,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.39/20,794.06 = 8,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.39x = 20,794.06 × 8,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.39x = 173,712,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,712,724.59/15,068.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.29

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