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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.64, 21,527.51 and 8,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.64, 21,527.51 and 8,526.06 is: 11,765.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.64 : 21,527.51 = 8,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.64/21,527.51 = 8,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.64x = 21,527.51 × 8,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.64x = 183,544,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,544,841.91/15,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,765.97

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