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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.07, 21,286.60 and 8,351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.07, 21,286.60 and 8,351.49 is: 11,525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.07 : 21,286.60 = 8,351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.07/21,286.60 = 8,351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.07x = 21,286.60 × 8,351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.07x = 177,774,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,774,827.03/15,425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.06

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