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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325, 21,148.52 and 8,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325, 21,148.52 and 8,701 is: 12,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325 : 21,148.52 = 8,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325/21,148.52 = 8,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325x = 21,148.52 × 8,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325x = 184,013,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,013,272.52/15,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.39

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