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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.65, 20,801.81 and 8,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.65, 20,801.81 and 8,359.36 is: 11,536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.65 : 20,801.81 = 8,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.65/20,801.81 = 8,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.65x = 20,801.81 × 8,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.65x = 173,889,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,889,787.34/15,073.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.01

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