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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.99, 21,518.61 and 8,519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.99, 21,518.61 and 8,519.26 is: 11,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.99 : 21,518.61 = 8,519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.99/21,518.61 = 8,519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.99x = 21,518.61 × 8,519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.99x = 183,322,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,322,525.84/15,592.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,756.73

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