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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,436.50, 21,305.25 and 8,812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,436.50, 21,305.25 and 8,812.50 is: 12,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,436.50 : 21,305.25 = 8,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,436.50/21,305.25 = 8,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,436.50x = 21,305.25 × 8,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,436.50x = 187,752,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,752,515.63/15,436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.89

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