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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.81, 21,426.14 and 8,721.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.81, 21,426.14 and 8,721.03 is: 12,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.81 : 21,426.14 = 8,721.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.81/21,426.14 = 8,721.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.81x = 21,426.14 × 8,721.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.81x = 186,857,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,857,966.12/15,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.32

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