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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.04, 23,506.62 and 5,140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.04, 23,506.62 and 5,140.32 is: 7,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.04 : 23,506.62 = 5,140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.04/23,506.62 = 5,140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.04x = 23,506.62 × 5,140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.04x = 120,831,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,831,548.92/15,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,709.02

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