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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.36, 21,547.82 and 8,540.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.36, 21,547.82 and 8,540.77 is: 11,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.36 : 21,547.82 = 8,540.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.36/21,547.82 = 8,540.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.36x = 21,547.82 × 8,540.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.36x = 184,034,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,034,824.18/15,614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.25

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