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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.04, 23,510.81 and 6,313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.04, 23,510.81 and 6,313.84 is: 9,470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.04 : 23,510.81 = 6,313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.04/23,510.81 = 6,313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.04x = 23,510.81 × 6,313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.04x = 148,443,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,443,492.61/15,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.66

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