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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.95, 21,526.47 and 8,525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.95, 21,526.47 and 8,525.22 is: 11,764.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.95 : 21,526.47 = 8,525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.95/21,526.47 = 8,525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.95x = 21,526.47 × 8,525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.95x = 183,517,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,517,892.57/15,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,764.76

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