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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.50, 20,903.56 and 8,523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.50, 20,903.56 and 8,523.50 is: 11,762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.50 : 20,903.56 = 8,523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.50/20,903.56 = 8,523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.50x = 20,903.56 × 8,523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.50x = 178,171,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,171,493.66/15,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,762.44

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