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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.04, 21,425.22 and 8,452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.04, 21,425.22 and 8,452.44 is: 11,663.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.04 : 21,425.22 = 8,452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.04/21,425.22 = 8,452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.04x = 21,425.22 × 8,452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.04x = 181,095,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,095,386.54/15,526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,663.98

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