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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.24, 20,795.44 and 8,354.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.24, 20,795.44 and 8,354.86 is: 11,529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.24 : 20,795.44 = 8,354.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.24/20,795.44 = 8,354.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.24x = 20,795.44 × 8,354.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.24x = 173,742,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,742,989.84/15,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.65

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