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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,124.50, 20,871.81 and 8,500.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,124.50, 20,871.81 and 8,500.50 is: 11,730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,124.50 : 20,871.81 = 8,500.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,124.50/20,871.81 = 8,500.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,124.50x = 20,871.81 × 8,500.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,124.50x = 177,420,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,420,820.91/15,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.69

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