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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.48, 20,798.37 and 8,356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.48, 20,798.37 and 8,356.05 is: 11,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.48 : 20,798.37 = 8,356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.48/20,798.37 = 8,356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.48x = 20,798.37 × 8,356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.48x = 173,792,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,792,190.39/15,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.96

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