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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.10, 20,802.06 and 8,359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.10, 20,802.06 and 8,359.74 is: 11,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.10 : 20,802.06 = 8,359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.10/20,802.06 = 8,359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.10x = 20,802.06 × 8,359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.10x = 173,899,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,899,813.06/15,074.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.33

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