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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.73, 20,796.13 and 8,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.73, 20,796.13 and 8,355.36 is: 11,530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.73 : 20,796.13 = 8,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.73/20,796.13 = 8,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.73x = 20,796.13 × 8,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.73x = 173,759,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,759,152.76/15,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.34

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