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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,072.73, 20,801.48 and 8,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,072.73, 20,801.48 and 8,358.30 is: 11,535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,072.73 : 20,801.48 = 8,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,072.73/20,801.48 = 8,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,072.73x = 20,801.48 × 8,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,072.73x = 173,864,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,864,968.49/15,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.07

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