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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.40, 21,425.54 and 8,452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.40, 21,425.54 and 8,452.28 is: 11,664.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.40 : 21,425.54 = 8,452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.40/21,425.54 = 8,452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.40x = 21,425.54 × 8,452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.40x = 181,094,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,094,663.23/15,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.41

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