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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.03, 20,795.22 and 8,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.03, 20,795.22 and 8,354.48 is: 11,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.03 : 20,795.22 = 8,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.03/20,795.22 = 8,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.03x = 20,795.22 × 8,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.03x = 173,733,278.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,733,278.25/15,069.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.16

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