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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.52, 20,798.71 and 8,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.52, 20,798.71 and 8,358.12 is: 11,533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.52 : 20,798.71 = 8,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.52/20,798.71 = 8,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.52x = 20,798.71 × 8,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.52x = 173,838,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,838,216.14/15,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.46

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