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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.33, 23,651.12 and 15,066.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.33, 23,651.12 and 15,066.77 is: 22,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.33 : 23,651.12 = 15,066.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.33/23,651.12 = 15,066.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.33x = 23,651.12 × 15,066.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.33x = 356,345,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,345,848.19/15,674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.37

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