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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.27, 21,524.79 and 8,523.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.27, 21,524.79 and 8,523.31 is: 11,761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.27 : 21,524.79 = 8,523.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.27/21,524.79 = 8,523.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.27x = 21,524.79 × 8,523.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.27x = 183,462,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,462,457.85/15,598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,761.72

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