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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.43, 20,794.08 and 8,354.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.43, 20,794.08 and 8,354.00 is: 11,528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.43 : 20,794.08 = 8,354.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.43/20,794.08 = 8,354.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.43x = 20,794.08 × 8,354.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.43x = 173,713,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,713,704.66/15,068.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.32

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