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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.04, 21,685.38 and 8,640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.04, 21,685.38 and 8,640.28 is: 11,923.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.04 : 21,685.38 = 8,640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.04/21,685.38 = 8,640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.04x = 21,685.38 × 8,640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.04x = 187,367,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,367,755.11/15,714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,923.59

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