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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.54, 20,792.39 and 8,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.54, 20,792.39 and 8,354.16 is: 11,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.54 : 20,792.39 = 8,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.54/20,792.39 = 8,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.54x = 20,792.39 × 8,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.54x = 173,702,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,702,911.07/15,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,527.52

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