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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.07, 21,423.96 and 8,451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.07, 21,423.96 and 8,451.47 is: 11,662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.07 : 21,423.96 = 8,451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.07/21,423.96 = 8,451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.07x = 21,423.96 × 8,451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.07x = 181,064,008.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,064,008.78/15,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,662.69

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