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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.50, 20,882.97 and 8,506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.50, 20,882.97 and 8,506.50 is: 11,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.50 : 20,882.97 = 8,506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.50/20,882.97 = 8,506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.50x = 20,882.97 × 8,506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.50x = 177,640,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,640,984.31/15,130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.59

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