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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.53, 21,425.29 and 8,452.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.53, 21,425.29 and 8,452.01 is: 11,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.53 : 21,425.29 = 8,452.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.53/21,425.29 = 8,452.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.53x = 21,425.29 × 8,452.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.53x = 181,086,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,086,615.95/15,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.79

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