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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.78, 21,424.96 and 8,811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.78, 21,424.96 and 8,811.01 is: 12,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.78 : 21,424.96 = 8,811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.78/21,424.96 = 8,811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.78x = 21,424.96 × 8,811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.78x = 188,775,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,775,536.81/15,525.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,158.84

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