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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.74, 20,796.09 and 8,356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.74, 20,796.09 and 8,356.47 is: 11,532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.74 : 20,796.09 = 8,356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.74/20,796.09 = 8,356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.74x = 20,796.09 × 8,356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.74x = 173,781,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,781,902.20/15,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,532.61

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