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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.50, 20,784.87 and 8,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.50, 20,784.87 and 8,437.50 is: 11,643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.50 : 20,784.87 = 8,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.50/20,784.87 = 8,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.50x = 20,784.87 × 8,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.50x = 175,372,340.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,372,340.63/15,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,643.75

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