Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.16, 21,548 and 8,541
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,614.16, 21,548 and 8,541 is: 11,786.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,614.16 : 21,548 = 8,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,614.16/21,548 = 8,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,614.16x = 21,548 × 8,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,614.16x = 184,041,468 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,041,468/15,614.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,786.83
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