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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.86, 21,511.20 and 8,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.86, 21,511.20 and 8,514.28 is: 11,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.86 : 21,511.20 = 8,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.86/21,511.20 = 8,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.86x = 21,511.20 × 8,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.86x = 183,152,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,152,379.94/15,587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,749.68

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