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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.48, 20,798.50 and 8,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.48, 20,798.50 and 8,358.22 is: 11,535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.48 : 20,798.50 = 8,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.48/20,798.50 = 8,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.48x = 20,798.50 × 8,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.48x = 173,838,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,838,438.67/15,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.03

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