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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.41, 23,512.98 and 5,141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.41, 23,512.98 and 5,141.27 is: 7,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.41 : 23,512.98 = 5,141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.41/23,512.98 = 5,141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.41x = 23,512.98 × 5,141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.41x = 120,886,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,886,656.75/15,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,712.36

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