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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.64, 20,797.86 and 8,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.64, 20,797.86 and 8,783.72 is: 12,119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.64 : 20,797.86 = 8,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.64/20,797.86 = 8,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.64x = 20,797.86 × 8,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.64x = 182,682,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,682,578.84/15,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.34

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