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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.60, 20,790.41 and 8,691.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.60, 20,790.41 and 8,691.66 is: 11,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.60 : 20,790.41 = 8,691.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.60/20,790.41 = 8,691.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.60x = 20,790.41 × 8,691.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.60x = 180,703,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,703,131.52/15,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,991.24

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