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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.29, 21,548.23 and 8,540.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.29, 21,548.23 and 8,540.71 is: 11,786.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.29 : 21,548.23 = 8,540.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.29/21,548.23 = 8,540.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.29x = 21,548.23 × 8,540.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.29x = 184,037,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,037,183.44/15,614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.46

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