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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.58, 20,801.60 and 8,359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.58, 20,801.60 and 8,359.83 is: 11,536.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.58 : 20,801.60 = 8,359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.58/20,801.60 = 8,359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.58x = 20,801.60 × 8,359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.58x = 173,897,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,897,839.73/15,073.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.60

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