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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.40, 21,547.50 and 8,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.40, 21,547.50 and 8,540.36 is: 11,785.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.40 : 21,547.50 = 8,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.40/21,547.50 = 8,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.40x = 21,547.50 × 8,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.40x = 184,023,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,023,407.10/15,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,785.49

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