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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.29, 21,526.92 and 8,886.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.29, 21,526.92 and 8,886.02 is: 12,263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.29 : 21,526.92 = 8,886.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.29/21,526.92 = 8,886.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.29x = 21,526.92 × 8,886.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.29x = 191,288,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,288,641.66/15,598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.44

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