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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.09, 21,526.81 and 8,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.09, 21,526.81 and 8,525.52 is: 11,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.09 : 21,526.81 = 8,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.09/21,526.81 = 8,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.09x = 21,526.81 × 8,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.09x = 183,527,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,527,249.19/15,599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,765.25

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