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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,425.93, 21,287.79 and 8,352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,425.93, 21,287.79 and 8,352.36 is: 11,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,425.93 : 21,287.79 = 8,352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,425.93/21,287.79 = 8,352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,425.93x = 21,287.79 × 8,352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,425.93x = 177,803,137.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,803,137.48/15,425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.25

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