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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.23, 21,527.06 and 8,886.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.23, 21,527.06 and 8,886.03 is: 12,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.23 : 21,527.06 = 8,886.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.23/21,527.06 = 8,886.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.23x = 21,527.06 × 8,886.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.23x = 191,290,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,290,056.54/15,598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.57

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