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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.09, 21,521.23 and 8,425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.09, 21,521.23 and 8,425.01 is: 11,626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.09 : 21,521.23 = 8,425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.09/21,521.23 = 8,425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.09x = 21,521.23 × 8,425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.09x = 181,316,577.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,316,577.96/15,595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.52

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