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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.50, 20,921.49 and 8,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.50, 20,921.49 and 8,536.50 is: 11,780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.50 : 20,921.49 = 8,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.50/20,921.49 = 8,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.50x = 20,921.49 × 8,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.50x = 178,596,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,596,299.39/15,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,780.37

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