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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.67, 21,527.50 and 8,526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.67, 21,527.50 and 8,526.14 is: 11,766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.67 : 21,527.50 = 8,526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.67/21,527.50 = 8,526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.67x = 21,527.50 × 8,526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.67x = 183,546,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,546,478.85/15,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,766.05

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