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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.54, 21,527.36 and 8,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.54, 21,527.36 and 8,525.96 is: 11,765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.54 : 21,527.36 = 8,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.54/21,527.36 = 8,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.54x = 21,527.36 × 8,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.54x = 183,541,260.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,541,260.00/15,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,765.82

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