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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,143.75, 20,898.44 and 8,519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,143.75, 20,898.44 and 8,519.75 is: 11,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,143.75 : 20,898.44 = 8,519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,143.75/20,898.44 = 8,519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,143.75x = 20,898.44 × 8,519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,143.75x = 178,049,484.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,049,484.19/15,143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,757.29

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