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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.64, 21,425.88 and 9,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.64, 21,425.88 and 9,152.92 is: 12,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.64 : 21,425.88 = 9,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.64/21,425.88 = 9,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.64x = 21,425.88 × 9,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.64x = 196,109,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,109,365.57/15,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.32

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