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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.85, 21,686.13 and 8,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.85, 21,686.13 and 8,544.66 is: 11,791.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.85 : 21,686.13 = 8,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.85/21,686.13 = 8,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.85x = 21,686.13 × 8,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.85x = 185,300,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,300,607.57/15,714.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,791.43

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