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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.18, 21,649.56 and 8,614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.18, 21,649.56 and 8,614.58 is: 11,888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.18 : 21,649.56 = 8,614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.18/21,649.56 = 8,614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.18x = 21,649.56 × 8,614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.18x = 186,501,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,501,866.58/15,688.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.05

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