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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.48, 21,686.13 and 8,641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.48, 21,686.13 and 8,641.14 is: 11,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.48 : 21,686.13 = 8,641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.48/21,686.13 = 8,641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.48x = 21,686.13 × 8,641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.48x = 187,392,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,392,885.39/15,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,924.85

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