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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.52, 20,798.09 and 8,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.52, 20,798.09 and 8,356.64 is: 11,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.52 : 20,798.09 = 8,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.52/20,798.09 = 8,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.52x = 20,798.09 × 8,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.52x = 173,802,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,802,150.82/15,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.36

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