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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.97, 21,526.26 and 8,525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.97, 21,526.26 and 8,525.45 is: 11,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.97 : 21,526.26 = 8,525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.97/21,526.26 = 8,525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.97x = 21,526.26 × 8,525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.97x = 183,520,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,520,967.00/15,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,764.94

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