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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.12, 21,525.04 and 8,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.12, 21,525.04 and 8,524.58 is: 11,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.12 : 21,525.04 = 8,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.12/21,525.04 = 8,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.12x = 21,525.04 × 8,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.12x = 183,491,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,491,925.48/15,598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.72

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