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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.60, 20,795.14 and 8,354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.60, 20,795.14 and 8,354.83 is: 11,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.60 : 20,795.14 = 8,354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.60/20,795.14 = 8,354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.60x = 20,795.14 × 8,354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.60x = 173,739,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,739,859.53/15,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.16

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