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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525, 21,424.50 and 8,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525, 21,424.50 and 8,451 is: 11,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525 : 21,424.50 = 8,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525/21,424.50 = 8,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525x = 21,424.50 × 8,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525x = 181,058,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,058,449.50/15,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.38

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