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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.90, 21,287.63 and 8,711.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.90, 21,287.63 and 8,711.47 is: 12,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.90 : 21,287.63 = 8,711.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.90/21,287.63 = 8,711.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.90x = 21,287.63 × 8,711.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.90x = 185,446,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,446,550.12/15,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.77

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