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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.78, 21,526.32 and 8,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.78, 21,526.32 and 8,525.20 is: 11,764.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.78 : 21,526.32 = 8,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.78/21,526.32 = 8,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.78x = 21,526.32 × 8,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.78x = 183,516,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,516,256.63/15,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,764.78

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