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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.52, 20,795.92 and 8,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.52, 20,795.92 and 8,445.52 is: 11,654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.52 : 20,795.92 = 8,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.52/20,795.92 = 8,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.52x = 20,795.92 × 8,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.52x = 175,632,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,632,358.28/15,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,654.81

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