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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.50, 20,703.46 and 8,378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.50, 20,703.46 and 8,378.50 is: 11,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.50 : 20,703.46 = 8,378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.50/20,703.46 = 8,378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.50x = 20,703.46 × 8,378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.50x = 173,463,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,463,939.61/15,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,562.34

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