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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.14, 21,686.07 and 8,641.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.14, 21,686.07 and 8,641.10 is: 11,925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.14 : 21,686.07 = 8,641.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.14/21,686.07 = 8,641.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.14x = 21,686.07 × 8,641.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.14x = 187,391,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,391,499.48/15,714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,925.02

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