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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.68, 21,425.51 and 8,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.68, 21,425.51 and 8,452.15 is: 11,664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.68 : 21,425.51 = 8,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.68/21,425.51 = 8,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.68x = 21,425.51 × 8,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.68x = 181,091,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,091,591.91/15,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.01

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