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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.27, 20,794.86 and 8,354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.27, 20,794.86 and 8,354.85 is: 11,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.27 : 20,794.86 = 8,354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.27/20,794.86 = 8,354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.27x = 20,794.86 × 8,354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.27x = 173,737,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,737,858.09/15,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.28

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