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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.68, 20,791.99 and 8,695.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.68, 20,791.99 and 8,695.83 is: 11,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.68 : 20,791.99 = 8,695.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.68/20,791.99 = 8,695.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.68x = 20,791.99 × 8,695.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.68x = 180,803,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,803,640.76/15,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.84

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