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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.52, 20,796.71 and 8,355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.52, 20,796.71 and 8,355.64 is: 11,531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.52 : 20,796.71 = 8,355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.52/20,796.71 = 8,355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.52x = 20,796.71 × 8,355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.52x = 173,769,821.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,769,821.94/15,068.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.98

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