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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.09, 21,525.43 and 8,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.09, 21,525.43 and 8,524.52 is: 11,763.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.09 : 21,525.43 = 8,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.09/21,525.43 = 8,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.09x = 21,525.43 × 8,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.09x = 183,493,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,493,901.73/15,598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.87

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