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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.96, 20,795.71 and 8,355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.96, 20,795.71 and 8,355.19 is: 11,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.96 : 20,795.71 = 8,355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.96/20,795.71 = 8,355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.96x = 20,795.71 × 8,355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.96x = 173,752,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,752,066.46/15,069.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.70

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