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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.24, 21,286.93 and 8,351.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.24, 21,286.93 and 8,351.66 is: 11,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.24 : 21,286.93 = 8,351.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.24/21,286.93 = 8,351.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.24x = 21,286.93 × 8,351.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.24x = 177,781,106.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,781,106.57/15,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.34

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