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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.33, 21,547.94 and 8,540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.33, 21,547.94 and 8,540.60 is: 11,786.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.33 : 21,547.94 = 8,540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.33/21,547.94 = 8,540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.33x = 21,547.94 × 8,540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.33x = 184,032,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,032,185.92/15,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.11

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