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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.58, 21,527.47 and 8,526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.58, 21,527.47 and 8,526.12 is: 11,766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.58 : 21,527.47 = 8,526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.58/21,527.47 = 8,526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.58x = 21,527.47 × 8,526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.58x = 183,545,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,545,792.52/15,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.07

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