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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.94, 21,522.30 and 8,522.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.94, 21,522.30 and 8,522.21 is: 11,760.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.94 : 21,522.30 = 8,522.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.94/21,522.30 = 8,522.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.94x = 21,522.30 × 8,522.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.94x = 183,417,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,417,560.28/15,595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,760.60

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