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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.47, 20,795.63 and 8,354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.47, 20,795.63 and 8,354.93 is: 11,529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.47 : 20,795.63 = 8,354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.47/20,795.63 = 8,354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.47x = 20,795.63 × 8,354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.47x = 173,745,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,745,887.20/15,069.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.67

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