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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.94, 20,795.16 and 8,354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.94, 20,795.16 and 8,354.64 is: 11,529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.94 : 20,795.16 = 8,354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.94/20,795.16 = 8,354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.94x = 20,795.16 × 8,354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.94x = 173,736,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,736,075.54/15,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.42

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