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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.86, 21,549.04 and 8,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.86, 21,549.04 and 8,901.48 is: 12,284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.86 : 21,549.04 = 8,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.86/21,549.04 = 8,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.86x = 21,549.04 × 8,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.86x = 191,818,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,818,348.58/15,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.35

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