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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.22, 20,701.32 and 8,287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.22, 20,701.32 and 8,287.50 is: 11,436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.22 : 20,701.32 = 8,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.22/20,701.32 = 8,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.22x = 20,701.32 × 8,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.22x = 171,562,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,562,189.50/15,001.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,436.55

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