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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.76, 21,425.49 and 8,813.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.76, 21,425.49 and 8,813.67 is: 12,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.76 : 21,425.49 = 8,813.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.76/21,425.49 = 8,813.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.76x = 21,425.49 × 8,813.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.76x = 188,837,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,837,198.45/15,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.26

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