Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.64, 21,686 and 8,641
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,714.64, 21,686 and 8,641 is: 11,924.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,714.64 : 21,686 = 8,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,714.64/21,686 = 8,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,714.64x = 21,686 × 8,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,714.64x = 187,388,726 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,388,726/15,714.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,924.47
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