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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,714.98, 21,686.82 and 8,641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,714.98, 21,686.82 and 8,641.64 is: 11,925.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,714.98 : 21,686.82 = 8,641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,714.98/21,686.82 = 8,641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,714.98x = 21,686.82 × 8,641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,714.98x = 187,409,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,409,691.18/15,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,925.54

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