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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.08, 21,525.42 and 8,524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.08, 21,525.42 and 8,524.62 is: 11,764.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.08 : 21,525.42 = 8,524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.08/21,525.42 = 8,524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.08x = 21,525.42 × 8,524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.08x = 183,496,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,496,025.84/15,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,764.01

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