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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,071.50, 20,799.14 and 8,357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,071.50, 20,799.14 and 8,357.74 is: 11,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,071.50 : 20,799.14 = 8,357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,071.50/20,799.14 = 8,357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,071.50x = 20,799.14 × 8,357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,071.50x = 173,833,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,833,804.34/15,071.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.94

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