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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.06, 21,425.34 and 8,452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.06, 21,425.34 and 8,452.48 is: 11,664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.06 : 21,425.34 = 8,452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.06/21,425.34 = 8,452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.06x = 21,425.34 × 8,452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.06x = 181,097,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,097,257.84/15,526.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,664.08

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