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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.34, 20,799.72 and 8,357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.34, 20,799.72 and 8,357.96 is: 11,533.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.34 : 20,799.72 = 8,357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.34/20,799.72 = 8,357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.34x = 20,799.72 × 8,357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.34x = 173,843,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,843,227.77/15,072.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.92

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