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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.94, 23,296.83 and 5,674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.94, 23,296.83 and 5,674.73 is: 8,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.94 : 23,296.83 = 5,674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.94/23,296.83 = 5,674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.94x = 23,296.83 × 5,674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.94x = 132,203,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,203,286.89/15,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.59

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