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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.84, 20,794.96 and 8,354.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.84, 20,794.96 and 8,354.29 is: 11,528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.84 : 20,794.96 = 8,354.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.84/20,794.96 = 8,354.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.84x = 20,794.96 × 8,354.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.84x = 173,727,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,727,217.47/15,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.91

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