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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.58, 20,997.12 and 8,501.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.58, 20,997.12 and 8,501.25 is: 11,731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.58 : 20,997.12 = 8,501.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.58/20,997.12 = 8,501.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.58x = 20,997.12 × 8,501.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.58x = 178,501,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,501,823.22/15,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,731.51

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