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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.34, 21,287.04 and 8,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.34, 21,287.04 and 8,351.76 is: 11,525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.34 : 21,287.04 = 8,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.34/21,287.04 = 8,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.34x = 21,287.04 × 8,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.34x = 177,784,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,784,249.19/15,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.47

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