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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.09, 21,529.57 and 8,527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.09, 21,529.57 and 8,527.52 is: 11,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.09 : 21,529.57 = 8,527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.09/21,529.57 = 8,527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.09x = 21,529.57 × 8,527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.09x = 183,593,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,593,838.77/15,601.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,768.01

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