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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.50, 21,182.31 and 8,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.50, 21,182.31 and 8,725.50 is: 12,041.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.50 : 21,182.31 = 8,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.50/21,182.31 = 8,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.50x = 21,182.31 × 8,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.50x = 184,826,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,826,245.91/15,349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.19

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