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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.42, 21,547.76 and 8,540.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.42, 21,547.76 and 8,540.89 is: 11,786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.42 : 21,547.76 = 8,540.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.42/21,547.76 = 8,540.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.42x = 21,547.76 × 8,540.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.42x = 184,036,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,036,951.33/15,614.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.35

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