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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.50, 20,907.69 and 8,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.50, 20,907.69 and 8,526.50 is: 11,766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.50 : 20,907.69 = 8,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.50/20,907.69 = 8,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.50x = 20,907.69 × 8,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.50x = 178,269,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,269,418.79/15,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.57

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