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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,687.48, 21,646.38 and 8,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,687.48, 21,646.38 and 8,614.20 is: 11,886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,687.48 : 21,646.38 = 8,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,687.48/21,646.38 = 8,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,687.48x = 21,646.38 × 8,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,687.48x = 186,466,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,466,246.60/15,687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,886.31

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