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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.25, 21,281.33 and 8,347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.25, 21,281.33 and 8,347.72 is: 11,519.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.25 : 21,281.33 = 8,347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.25/21,281.33 = 8,347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.25x = 21,281.33 × 8,347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.25x = 177,650,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,650,584.07/15,421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,519.86

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