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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.49, 21,427.07 and 8,813.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.49, 21,427.07 and 8,813.22 is: 12,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.49 : 21,427.07 = 8,813.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.49/21,427.07 = 8,813.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.49x = 21,427.07 × 8,813.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.49x = 188,841,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,841,481.87/15,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.32

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