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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.02, 21,547.02 and 8,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.02, 21,547.02 and 8,540.20 is: 11,785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.02 : 21,547.02 = 8,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.02/21,547.02 = 8,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.02x = 21,547.02 × 8,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.02x = 184,015,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,015,860.20/15,614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,785.30

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