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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.18, 20,799.26 and 8,357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.18, 20,799.26 and 8,357.75 is: 11,533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.18 : 20,799.26 = 8,357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.18/20,799.26 = 8,357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.18x = 20,799.26 × 8,357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.18x = 173,834,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,834,869.48/15,072.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.49

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