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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.78, 20,796.33 and 8,355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.78, 20,796.33 and 8,355.69 is: 11,530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.78 : 20,796.33 = 8,355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.78/20,796.33 = 8,355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.78x = 20,796.33 × 8,355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.78x = 173,767,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,767,686.62/15,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.87

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