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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,614.89, 21,549.06 and 8,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,614.89, 21,549.06 and 8,541.32 is: 11,787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,614.89 : 21,549.06 = 8,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,614.89/21,549.06 = 8,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,614.89x = 21,549.06 × 8,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,614.89x = 184,057,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,057,309.41/15,614.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,787.29

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