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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.26, 21,525.68 and 8,524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.26, 21,525.68 and 8,524.85 is: 11,764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.26 : 21,525.68 = 8,524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.26/21,525.68 = 8,524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.26x = 21,525.68 × 8,524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.26x = 183,503,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,503,106.83/15,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,764.33

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