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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072, 20,799.62 and 8,357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072, 20,799.62 and 8,357.90 is: 11,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072 : 20,799.62 = 8,357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072/20,799.62 = 8,357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072x = 20,799.62 × 8,357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072x = 173,841,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,841,144.00/15,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.05

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