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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.08, 21,529.52 and 8,527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.08, 21,529.52 and 8,527.52 is: 11,767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.08 : 21,529.52 = 8,527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.08/21,529.52 = 8,527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.08x = 21,529.52 × 8,527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.08x = 183,593,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,593,412.39/15,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,767.99

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