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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.58, 21,526.09 and 8,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.58, 21,526.09 and 8,525.12 is: 11,764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.58 : 21,526.09 = 8,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.58/21,526.09 = 8,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.58x = 21,526.09 × 8,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.58x = 183,512,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,512,371.44/15,598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,764.69

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