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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.43, 23,521.50 and 5,814.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.43, 23,521.50 and 5,814.11 is: 8,725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.43 : 23,521.50 = 5,814.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.43/23,521.50 = 5,814.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.43x = 23,521.50 × 5,814.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.43x = 136,756,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,756,470.76/15,673.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.37

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