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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.61, 21,527.48 and 8,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.61, 21,527.48 and 8,526.04 is: 11,765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.61 : 21,527.48 = 8,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.61/21,527.48 = 8,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.61x = 21,527.48 × 8,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.61x = 183,544,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,544,155.58/15,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,765.95

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