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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.30, 21,425.45 and 8,720.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.30, 21,425.45 and 8,720.53 is: 12,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.30 : 21,425.45 = 8,720.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.30/21,425.45 = 8,720.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.30x = 21,425.45 × 8,720.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.30x = 186,841,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,841,182.32/15,525.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.62

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