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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.04, 23,511.11 and 4,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.04, 23,511.11 and 4,581 is: 6,871.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.04 : 23,511.11 = 4,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.04/23,511.11 = 4,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.04x = 23,511.11 × 4,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.04x = 107,704,372.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,704,372.01/15,674.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.51

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