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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.02, 21,528.87 and 8,527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.02, 21,528.87 and 8,527.74 is: 11,767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.02 : 21,528.87 = 8,527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.02/21,528.87 = 8,527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.02x = 21,528.87 × 8,527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.02x = 183,592,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,592,605.85/15,601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,767.99

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