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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.50, 20,801.43 and 8,449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.50, 20,801.43 and 8,449.50 is: 11,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.50 : 20,801.43 = 8,449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.50/20,801.43 = 8,449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.50x = 20,801.43 × 8,449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.50x = 175,761,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,761,682.79/15,073.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,660.31

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