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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.10, 21,286.78 and 8,351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.10, 21,286.78 and 8,351.67 is: 11,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.10 : 21,286.78 = 8,351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.10/21,286.78 = 8,351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.10x = 21,286.78 × 8,351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.10x = 177,780,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,780,161.92/15,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.39

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