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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.48, 21,526.95 and 8,525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.48, 21,526.95 and 8,525.95 is: 11,765.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.48 : 21,526.95 = 8,525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.48/21,526.95 = 8,525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.48x = 21,526.95 × 8,525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.48x = 183,537,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,537,591.72/15,599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,765.63

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