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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.50, 20,882.85 and 8,508.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.50, 20,882.85 and 8,508.50 is: 11,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.50 : 20,882.85 = 8,508.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.50/20,882.85 = 8,508.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.50x = 20,882.85 × 8,508.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.50x = 177,681,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,681,729.23/15,132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,741.73

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