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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.08, 21,524.26 and 8,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.08, 21,524.26 and 8,523.96 is: 11,763.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.08 : 21,524.26 = 8,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.08/21,524.26 = 8,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.08x = 21,524.26 × 8,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.08x = 183,471,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,471,931.27/15,597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.22

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