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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.64, 21,524.71 and 8,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.64, 21,524.71 and 8,524.06 is: 11,763.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.64 : 21,524.71 = 8,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.64/21,524.71 = 8,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.64x = 21,524.71 × 8,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.64x = 183,477,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,477,944.90/15,597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.19

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