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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.14, 20,795.42 and 8,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.14, 20,795.42 and 8,354.84 is: 11,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.14 : 20,795.42 = 8,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.14/20,795.42 = 8,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.14x = 20,795.42 × 8,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.14x = 173,742,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,742,261.08/15,069.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.68

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