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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.24, 21,525.86 and 8,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.24, 21,525.86 and 8,524.51 is: 11,763.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.24 : 21,525.86 = 8,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.24/21,525.86 = 8,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.24x = 21,525.86 × 8,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.24x = 183,497,408.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,497,408.83/15,598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.98

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