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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.59, 20,795.89 and 8,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.59, 20,795.89 and 8,263.72 is: 11,403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.59 : 20,795.89 = 8,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.59/20,795.89 = 8,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.59x = 20,795.89 × 8,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.59x = 171,851,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,851,432.94/15,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.85

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