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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.93, 21,425.73 and 8,452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.93, 21,425.73 and 8,452.35 is: 11,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.93 : 21,425.73 = 8,452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.93/21,425.73 = 8,452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.93x = 21,425.73 × 8,452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.93x = 181,097,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,097,768.97/15,525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.21

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