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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.43, 21,287.10 and 8,351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.43, 21,287.10 and 8,351.86 is: 11,525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.43 : 21,287.10 = 8,351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.43/21,287.10 = 8,351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.43x = 21,287.10 × 8,351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.43x = 177,786,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,786,730.81/15,425.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.56

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