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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.64, 20,801.48 and 8,358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.64, 20,801.48 and 8,358.95 is: 11,536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.64 : 20,801.48 = 8,358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.64/20,801.48 = 8,358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.64x = 20,801.48 × 8,358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.64x = 173,878,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,878,541.45/15,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.04

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