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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.73, 20,802.86 and 8,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.73, 20,802.86 and 8,359.30 is: 11,536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.73 : 20,802.86 = 8,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.73/20,802.86 = 8,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.73x = 20,802.86 × 8,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.73x = 173,897,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,897,347.60/15,073.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.45

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