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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.50, 20,786.25 and 8,438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.50, 20,786.25 and 8,438.50 is: 11,645.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.50 : 20,786.25 = 8,438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.50/20,786.25 = 8,438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.50x = 20,786.25 × 8,438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.50x = 175,404,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,404,770.63/15,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,645.13

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