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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.64, 20,795.86 and 8,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.64, 20,795.86 and 8,263.64 is: 11,403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.64 : 20,795.86 = 8,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.64/20,795.86 = 8,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.64x = 20,795.86 × 8,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.64x = 171,849,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,849,500.53/15,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.69

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