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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.64, 21,287.14 and 8,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.64, 21,287.14 and 8,352.06 is: 11,525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.64 : 21,287.14 = 8,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.64/21,287.14 = 8,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.64x = 21,287.14 × 8,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.64x = 177,791,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,791,524.78/15,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.71

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