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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.50, 21,076.08 and 8,648.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.50, 21,076.08 and 8,648.50 is: 11,934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.50 : 21,076.08 = 8,648.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.50/21,076.08 = 8,648.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.50x = 21,076.08 × 8,648.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.50x = 182,276,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,276,477.88/15,272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.95

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