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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.96, 20,793.23 and 8,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.96, 20,793.23 and 8,354.52 is: 11,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.96 : 20,793.23 = 8,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.96/20,793.23 = 8,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.96x = 20,793.23 × 8,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.96x = 173,717,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,717,414.13/15,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.17

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