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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.87, 20,795.13 and 8,354.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.87, 20,795.13 and 8,354.07 is: 11,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.87 : 20,795.13 = 8,354.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.87/20,795.13 = 8,354.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.87x = 20,795.13 × 8,354.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.87x = 173,723,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,723,971.68/15,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.67

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