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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.18, 20,795.50 and 8,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.18, 20,795.50 and 8,354.92 is: 11,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.18 : 20,795.50 = 8,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.18/20,795.50 = 8,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.18x = 20,795.50 × 8,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.18x = 173,744,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,744,738.86/15,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.81

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