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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.64, 20,794.73 and 8,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.64, 20,794.73 and 8,354.34 is: 11,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.64 : 20,794.73 = 8,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.64/20,794.73 = 8,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.64x = 20,794.73 × 8,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.64x = 173,726,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,726,098.88/15,068.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.99

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