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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.14, 21,547.26 and 8,540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.14, 21,547.26 and 8,540.50 is: 11,785.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.14 : 21,547.26 = 8,540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.14/21,547.26 = 8,540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.14x = 21,547.26 × 8,540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.14x = 184,024,374.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,024,374.03/15,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,785.75

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