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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,071.22, 20,797.86 and 8,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,071.22, 20,797.86 and 8,356.68 is: 11,531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,071.22 : 20,797.86 = 8,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,071.22/20,797.86 = 8,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,071.22x = 20,797.86 × 8,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,071.22x = 173,801,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,801,060.70/15,071.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.98

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